Mehmet Kasım Gülpınar, who once served as an advisor to AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, resigned from the New Welfare Party (YRP) shortly after being elected Mayor of Şanlıurfa in the local elections on March 31, 2024.
Gülpınar, who has been continuing his path as an independent, visited MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli, which raised the question: "Is he transferring to the MHP?"
STATEMENT FROM GÜLPINAR: IT WAS A ROUTINE MEETING
Gülpınar, who was also rumored to be joining the AKP in recent months, broke his silence regarding the MHP claims.
Speaking to Sözcü TV, Gülpınar stated regarding the visit to Bahçeli that "It was a routine meeting."
Gülpınar also added that they discussed important topics in politics.
News Source: 12punto