12.03.2025 13:01
In a meeting with the party group, President Erdoğan made evaluations regarding the current issues on the agenda and harshly criticized CHP leader Özgür Özel through the recent transfer of Adnan Beker to the CHP. Erdoğan stated, "He made nonsensical remarks about our new friends who joined our party. He has become a turncoat, changing parties every other day, and has pinned a badge on a mediocre person."
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President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements at his party's group meeting. Regarding the developments in Syria, Erdoğan said, "A new sectarian fitna fire is being attempted to be ignited in Syria. We are keeping our hope alive and preserving our determination in the strongest way." He also harshly criticized CHP Chairman Özgür Özel.
"HE WORE A BADGE OF AN INCOMPETENT WHOSE NAME HAS BECOME A WHIRLPOOL"
Recently, Erdoğan criticized Özel through Adnan Beker, who wore a CHP badge, saying, "He made nonsensical statements about our new friends who joined our party. Without shame or embarrassment, he tried to give us a lesson in political ethics. Less than a week later, he backtracked. He was crushed under the heavy words on the podium and had to retract what he said. He wore a badge of an incompetent whose name has become a whirlpool due to changing parties every other day. The mud they threw at us has come back to them. How can we take such an inconsistent person seriously? Why should we engage with someone who gets reprimanded by their own mayors? Mr. Özel is squandering the credit opened to him," he stated.
"IT IS NEAR THAT HE WILL BE HUMILIATED POLITICALLY"
Continuing his remarks, Erdoğan said, "At this rate, it is near that he will exhaust himself, and be humiliated politically like Bay Kemal." He added, "We are satisfied with him. We are pleased with the card games. We are pleased with the refuted claims from the mayors. We are pleased that he has no credibility abroad and is not taken seriously by anyone at home, and we are pleased with their incompetence. We are extremely pleased with their empty talk. We are not disturbed by the presence of such a profile in front of us. Our sadness is that the main opposition has fallen into such a state. Our sadness is that even if the president changes again, the fascist mentality of the CHP remains stuck in place. No one has the right to bring the political institution to this state," he expressed.
Highlights from Erdoğan's statements;
My esteemed nation, dear parliamentary colleagues, and valued guests, I greet you with my heartfelt feelings. I send my greetings and love to our citizens watching us on their screens through you. May our group meeting be a means of good for our country, our nation, and our democracy. I send my love to my fellow travelers with whom I share the same passion and shoulder the same cause. I express my gratitude to my organization that turned February 23 into a democracy festival in Ankara, regardless of the harsh winter.
"A NEW SECTARIAN FITNA FIRE IS BEING ATTEMPTED TO BE IGNITED"
We are going through a difficult process where tensions and brotherly conflicts are experienced in different corners of the world, as well as in our region. Our Sudanese brothers are struggling with instability. The ceasefire in Gaza continues, albeit with difficulty, despite all the arrogance of the Zionist regime. A new sectarian fitna fire is being attempted to be ignited in Syria. We are keeping our hope alive and preserving our determination in the strongest way.
We are in the midst of a noble effort. We are striving to contribute to peace, goodness, and justice both within and outside our country. With the month of Ramadan, we have accelerated our mobilization for goodness and brotherhood. Our women's and youth branches have mobilized to make the best use of these blessed days. Our institutions represent our nation in the best way with their services from the Balkans to the Caucasus. We are also reviving these blessed days by sharing our iftar tables with different segments, from the families of martyrs to our security forces, and from tradespeople to women. We are trying to observe the month of Ramadan, the sultan of 11 months, in a worthy manner.
"WE WILL NOT SPEND 5 LIRA ON A 3 LIRA SERVICE ADVERTISEMENT"
While doing all this, we will not be in pursuit of show like others. We will not spend 5 lira on a 3 lira service advertisement. We will not turn the citizens' troubles and grievances into a tool for show or a material for political gain. We are in pursuit of winning hearts, not making advertisements and shows. We are a team that acts with the aim of healing a wound and meeting a need. Of course, we will tell what we have done, but we will not act recklessly like some others while doing this, nor will we humiliate our people. We will not deviate from humility. This is the nobility that befits the AK Party cadres. This is an inclusive approach that embraces 85 million people, which is fitting for this movement.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE INDEPENDENCE MARCH
As Turkey, we are not only carrying the banner of goodness but also delivering the climate of peace, security, and tranquility to all corners of the world, especially to oppressed geographies. Today marks a very meaningful anniversary, the 104th anniversary of the acceptance of our Independence March. I remember the late Mehmet Akif with mercy. Our march is not an ordinary poem, nor an ordinary anthem. Our Independence March is a symbol of our nation's feelings, heroism, and noble character, intricately woven into verses. It is a monument to the existence of a nation whose lands are occupied. This march is a foundational and profound text. Another important aspect is that it was written during wartime. For this reason, the Independence March is the spirit and executor of the war.
"WHEN RAMADAN CAME, THEY INCREASED THE DOSE OF LIES AND SLANDER"
Those who have divided us into Kurdish, Turkish, Alevi, and Sunni for years are now chasing different scenarios in recent days. A dirty ambush is being set against the brotherhood of our nation, citing the terrorist actions of the remnants of the old regime in Syria. A vile assassination is being carried out against the spirit of our Independence March. With mostly false statements, an attempt is being made to create a new chaos area in Turkey. This evil is being carried out by the main opposition party, with its chairman and deputies. We do not engage in daily political discussions due to the spirituality of Ramadan. We do not listen to provocations and do not respond unless we are forced to. We do this so that the taste of our nation is not spoiled, but we find ourselves facing an arrogant tone that increases the dose of lies and slander every time Ramadan comes.
"THE MUD THEY THREW AT US HAS COME BACK TO THEM"
Instead of holding themselves accountable, the CHP is becoming increasingly reckless and brazen. They are attempting to engage in politics in extremely dangerous waters on behalf of our country. Özgür Özel resorts to a more poisonous and ugly language outside. To address someone whose words on the group podium have been denied by their own party's president is a disgrace. It means they do not know what dignity and virtue are. They think gossiping is politics. They made nonsensical statements about our new friends who joined our party. Without shame or embarrassment, they tried to give us a lesson in political ethics. Less than a week later, they backtracked. They were crushed under the heavy words on the podium and had to retract what they said. They wore a badge of an incompetent whose name has become a whirlpool due to changing parties every other day. The mud they threw at us has come back to them.
"OUR SADNESS IS THAT THE MAIN OPPOSITION HAS FALLEN INTO SUCH A STATE"
How can we take such an inconsistent person seriously? Why should we engage with someone who gets reprimanded by their own mayors? Mr. Özel is squandering the credit opened to him.
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This is likely to exhaust its points, and it is close to being brought down in politics like Mr. Kemal. We are satisfied with him. We are satisfied with card games. We are satisfied with the claims denied by the mayors. We are satisfied with the fact that he has no reputation abroad and that no one at home takes him seriously. We are satisfied with their helplessness. We are extremely satisfied with their excessive but empty talk. We are not disturbed by the presence of such a profile in front of us. Our sadness is that the main opposition has fallen into such a state. Our sadness is that even if the president changes, the fascist mentality of the CHP remains stuck in the same place. No one has the right to bring the political institution to this situation.
"WE HAVE SEEN THIS SCHEME COUNTLESS TIMES IN 22 YEARS"
I invite Mr. Özel to engage in responsible politics. They must put an end to the poisonous language regarding our Alevi citizens. The language used has been extremely dangerous, costing this country dearly in the past. It is our collective responsibility to maintain the peace of our country. Being in opposition does not change this reality. In this country, Kurds, Alevi, and conservatives have faced the harshest pressure from the CHP. Instead of exploiting Alevi citizens, the CHP should repent for the oppression they have inflicted upon them. As I stated in our press conference after the cabinet meeting, creating new fault lines while solving 40-year-old problems in the work carried out with the goal of a Turkey without terrorism is to serve imperialism. Whoever intends to harm this nation will find us against them, will find our nation, will see 85 million. We have seen this scheme countless times in 22 years. We have seen this scenario in Çorum, Maraş, and Gazi Neighborhood. I call out to those chasing the same scenario; you will not succeed anymore. You will not undermine our brotherhood. By stirring up the internal dynamics of our country, you will not be able to imprison this nation in its internal agenda again. This time, you will not be able to push Turkey out of the global competition.
"GOD FORBID, IF THE FAMILY IS DAMAGED."
A society without a family cannot look to the future with hope. The family is the first school of a person. A person learns tolerance and love within the family. Honesty and patriotism are learned in the family. Tolerance for differences, patience, altruism, and refraining from reaching for what is forbidden are learned in the family. The family is the most important pillar that holds the country up. God forbid, if the family is damaged, individuals, society, the country, and humanity will deteriorate in turn. No initiative that puts the family in the background has a chance of success. The family is everything to us.
They cannot escape the deadlock they are in due to faulty policies. It is not correct to relate the concept of home to the number of rooms in a house. A home does not mean a certain number of square meters. It means a place where beautiful times are spent, where beautiful moments are shared under its roof. The school is not a substitute for the family; it is an institution that complements the values and morals given in the family.