31.10.2025 11:35
The absence of MHP (Nationalist Movement Party) Chairman Devlet Bahçeli at the October 29 reception has caused a significant reaction in the public. AK Party member Şamil Tayyar described Bahçeli's stance as "the silent boycott of the MHP," while pro-government journalist Abdulkadir Selvi stated, "The AK Party cannot afford to lose Bahçeli; the partnership of the People's Alliance is very important for the continuation of political stability."
The absence of MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli at the October 29 Reception held at the Presidential Complex stirred discussions.
ATTENTION-GRABBING SHARING FROM AK PARTY'S ŞAMİL TAYYAR
While various claims have emerged in the public regarding this move, AK Party's Şamil Tayyar stated that Bahçeli is reacting to various events ranging from the election results in the TRNC to the resolution process, from appointments to the Istanbul investigations.
"MHP'S SILENT BOYCOTT OF THE COMPLEX"
Using the expression "MHP's silent boycott of the complex" for Bahçeli's absence from the reception, AK Party's Şamil Tayyar shared the following statements on his X account: "MHP's silent boycott of the complex could be an opportunity to gradually release the accumulated energy on the fault line of the People's Alliance to prevent a major disaster. Perhaps there is a need for a small break, to pause and catch a breath, to reflect on the recent past and renew trust.
"THEY THINK A PARALLEL STRUCTURE HAS FORMED"
Indeed, the series of events from Cyprus to the resolution process, from appointments to the Istanbul investigations, has quite disturbed both Devlet Bey and the MHP administration. They believe that a parallel structure that does not conform to the state order has formed and is determining the course of politics. Personally, I have my own sides that I agree or disagree with, but I am among those who think that the political institution cannot govern its own agenda.
"THE POLITICAL INSTITUTION MUST TAKE CONTROL"
For example. While Turkey wakes up every morning to an operation, the government cannot keep its priorities, like the century's housing project, on the positive agenda. However, instead of being swept away by the wind of the agenda created, the government should have shaken the left and right with the wind of its own agenda. In summary, the political institution must resolve internal conflicts and take control."
SELVİ: THE AK PARTY CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE BAHÇELİ
Following MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli's absence from the October 29 reception, a noteworthy statement also came from pro-government journalist Abdulkadir Selvi. In his article published today in Hürriyet Newspaper, Selvi issued a critical warning, stating, "The AK Party and Turkey cannot afford to lose Devlet Bahçeli."
"THIS ISSUE MUST NOT TURN INTO A POLITICAL CRISIS"
The relevant section of Selvi's article is as follows: "The partnership of the People's Alliance is very important for the continuity of political stability. But there is a much more important point. Devlet Bahçeli plays a historic role as the political representative of Turkish nationalism in the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process. He provides historical support. He stands behind the process at every stage following his call on October 22.
This issue must not turn into a political crisis. I believe that President Erdoğan and Bahçeli will come together in the coming days to overcome these issues. There have been ups and downs in the People's Alliance from time to time. But thanks to the strong leadership of Erdoğan and Bahçeli, these have been overcome. They must be overcome."