Bilal Erdoğan scenario stirs up Ankara: The question 'Is there a plan?' creates a crisis in the alliance

The political agenda has been stirred in recent weeks by the increasing public presence and statements of Bilal Erdoğan, the son of President Tayyip Erdoğan.

Bilal Erdoğan, who has drawn attention with his assessments regarding the economy, politics, and the business world, sparked a new debate in Ankara, particularly with his remarks targeting TÜSİAD.

According to information shared in political circles, Bilal Erdoğan's rising visibility has caused unease within the MHP, the junior partner of the People's Alliance. As reported by Nuray Babacak, it is stated that some MHP figures have posed questions to AKP officials such as, "Is there a plan regarding the President's son? We are in favor of going to the elections with him for another term. Why is there a need for this already?"

While the general assessment on the MHP front is to support Erdoğan's re-election, potential steps regarding Bilal Erdoğan are being interpreted as an "early initiative."

CLAIMS OF 'POLITICAL POSITION' IN THE AKP

Bilal Erdoğan's name has begun to be mentioned more frequently in the "post-Erdoğan" discussions that have been circulating in party circles for some time. While some AKP circles believe that Bilal Erdoğan is in a "political internship" process, they claim that he will be given a role in the near future.

Among these claims, there are those who mention scenarios regarding the party chairmanship; however, there are also those who find this to be "going too far."

Bilal Erdoğan's speech, which targeted TÜSİAD and led to assessments that he was dividing capital into "those who are with us and those who are not," has caused the topic to heat up again in political circles.

Furthermore, his emphasis on the importance of non-governmental organizations in developed countries and the tone of the criticisms these words targeted are being associated with the increase in Bilal Erdoğan's political visibility.

"FATİH ERBAKAN COMPARISON" IN POLITICAL CIRCLES

Another comparison that stands out in political circles is the "Necmettin Erbakan–Fatih Erbakan model." Those who make this comparison argue that the sons of powerful leaders struggle to create the same impact.

In this context, some politicians claim that Bilal Erdoğan needs to establish closer relationships with the party management and the base, and that recent steps have been taken consciously for this purpose.

His taking on a solo role at the Gaza rally, his influence in certain bureaucratic appointments, and reports from behind the scenes that he has a say in AKP headquarters structures are cited as another dimension of Bilal Erdoğan's rise.

The influence he holds as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the İlim Yayma Foundation is one of the prominent topics in political analyses.

It is reported that within the People's Alliance, the MHP wing in particular is trying to obtain information from the AKP regarding Bilal Erdoğan. The question "Is there a plan regarding the President's son?" is frequently voiced in political circles.

Conversely, it is also stated that there are those within the AKP who think it would be difficult to walk the path with Bilal Erdoğan.

Some names previously mentioned among the post-Erdoğan possibilities are also back on the agenda.

Comments are being made that Hakan Fidan prefers to remain in the background due to the Syria file, that Berat Albayrak is not seen among the options, and that Selçuk Bayraktar could head a "modern conservative" political movement.