Notable post from Devlet Bahçeli on the 'education in mother tongue' agenda: He made an emphasis

In the past months, Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Chairman, who initiated a new process by inviting Öcalan to Parliament,MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, on December 15th, World Turkic Language Family Day, on the occasionof which he published a written message. Bahçeli, in his message,highlighted how Turkish is a deep-rooted and rich languageemphasizing that ithas been an element thatstrengthens unity.

MHP ChairmanBahçeli, in his message, he stated, "December 15, World Turkish Language Family Day; it is an exceptional day that offers the opportunity to comprehend the common memory, wisdom, and historical journey of the great Turkish nation, which extends from the depths of the past into the future."

'A LANGUAGE THAT REINFORCES THE IDEA OF UNITY'

Bahçeli, also touching upon the importance of today,stated, "Turkish language is the fundamental pillar that nourishes the consciousness of being a nation, keeps historical awareness alive, and ensures cultural continuity. From the Altai Mountains to the Balkans, the Caspian basinis the foundation.in the vast geography stretching from the Mediterranean to the The meaning that Turkishcarries in its world;it reflects a vision of civilization that reinforces the idea of unity, takes stability as a basis, and preserves the law of brotherhood," he stated.

Bahçelicontinued his remarks by saying the followingstated, "To strengthen the historical depthand expressive power of the Turkish language; to keep it away from degeneration, alienation, and loss of meaning, and to pass it on to future generations as apowerful, authentic, and deep-rooted legacy, is not only a guarantee of cultural continuitybut also carries the nature of a strategic responsibilityaimed at protecting the national existence.On the occasion of December 15th,World Turkish Language Family Day; I commemorate the scholars who have contributed to the Turkish language,and myI greet the intellectuals and the devoted hearts;I pray toAlmighty God that the Turkish nation will exist forever with its language, culture, and ideals.AMONGÖCALAN'S DEMANDS

IS EDUCATIONIN THE MOTHER TONGUEOF KURDISHEDUCATION EXISTS

Bahçeli's this move, PKK terro rterroristorgan ization leader Öcalan's Tbrought his demands fromTurkey to the agenda. Journalist Saygı Öztürk, in thepastdays, sharedÖcalan's demands onSözcü's website. Öztürk, PKK terro rorganizationTh e ringlea der Öcalan had announced that he wanted local governance in municipalities and also demanded a share for municipalities from the oil in Gabar.

On the other hand, Öcalan stated thatKurdish should be includedas a language of instruction,and that Article 66 of the Constitution, which states "Everyone bound to the Turkish State by the bond of citizenshipis a Turk," should alsobe changed.He expressed his views on these matters.

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