A tea invitation from Bakırhan with DEM to Bahçeli, who was applauding him.

A tea invitation from Bakırhan with DEM to Bahçeli, who was applauding him.

08.12.2025 22:45

The leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Devlet Bahçeli, who participated in the budget discussions at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, applauded the speech of Tuncer Bakırhan, the co-chair of the DEM Party. Bakırhan, while congratulating Bahçeli in the backstage, invited him for tea, to which the MHP leader replied, "No need to trouble you."

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) General Assembly held discussions on the 2026 Budget Law Proposal, with MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli also participating. Interesting moments occurred during the speech of DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan.

In his speech, Bakırhan dedicated a significant portion to the Terror-Free Turkey process, stating that "conditions for the life and work of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan should be provided." At the end of his speech, Bahçeli applauded Tuncer Bakırhan.

Later, MHP leader Bahçeli went to Bakırhan and Tülay Hatimoğulları to shake hands. Bahçeli congratulated Bakırhan for his speech during their brief conversation.

Tuncer Bakırhan invited Bahçeli for tea. Bahçeli responded to the tea invitation, saying, "No need, let's not trouble you. Good luck, may God be your helper."

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