22.07.2025 18:07
The Mayor of Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality, Mehmet Kasım Gülpınar, visited the Chairman of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Devlet Bahçeli. Gülpınar, who resigned from the New Welfare Party a few months ago, sparked speculation with this surprise visit, leading to claims of "Is he switching to MHP?"
The independent mayor of Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality, Mehmet Kasım Gülpınar, visited the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Chairman Devlet Bahçeli in his office. The public reflection of the visit stirred political circles.
THANKS TO BAHÇELİ, INFORMATION SHARING ABOUT ŞANLIURFA
As part of a courtesy visit, Gülpınar provided Bahçeli with information about the local government activities being carried out in Şanlıurfa. Gülpınar thanked Bahçeli for his hospitality, and this meeting did not go unnoticed by keen observers.
ALLEGATIONS OF "IS HE SWITCHING TO MHP?" EMERGED
Mehmet Kasım Gülpınar had resigned from the New Welfare Party a few months ago. This meeting between Gülpınar, who continues his duties as an independent, and Bahçeli raised questions about "Is he switching to MHP?" Although no official statement was made regarding the content of the visit, this meeting was interpreted in political circles as a signal of a possible party change.
ANKARA CONTACTS WILL CONTINUE
It is stated that Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality will continue its contacts in Ankara with the aim of establishing effective communication between central and local government. Gülpınar's visits to the capital are expected to continue in the coming days.
HE HAD CLOSED THE DOORS TO THE AK PARTY
In a previous interview, Gülpınar had stated, "I will not switch to the AK Party, nor to the CHP, nor to the İYİ Party. I will remain independent. The public did not vote for me to switch to a party. All segments voted. No steps should be taken without consulting them. But I have bound myself with my words; that matter is over."