MHP General Chairman Devlet Bahçeli made one of the most striking calls in recent years during his party's group meeting, stating, "If the isolation of the terrorist leader is lifted, let him come and speak at the DEM Group Meeting in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Let him proclaim that terrorism has completely ended and that the organization has been dissolved." ÖZEL RESPONDS TO BAHÇELİ AT THE GROUP MEETINGWhile Bahçeli's remarks about Öcalan resonated widely in the public, CHP General Chairman Özgür Özel made noteworthy statements regarding the issue during his party's group meeting. "NEGOTIATIONS ARE BEING CONDUCTED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS"Özel stated, "Certain negotiations are being conducted behind closed doors. Promises are being made and taken. We are faced with a situation where Bahçeli is saying with his own will, 'Let the isolation be lifted. Abdullah Öcalan should come to the podium. Let him call on the organization to lay down their arms.' "WE WILL FULLY SUPPORT THE END OF TERRORISM"If there will be no more bloodshed in Turkey, if there will be no tears from mothers' eyes, if there will be peace in the country, we value words in this context. We will fully support the end of terrorism. Mr. Bahçeli and his politics are known for their 'U-turns.' Why did they suddenly make such a turn while referring to the Imralı monster? "WHATEVER NEEDS TO BE DONE SHOULD BE DONE IN THE GRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY"Devlet Bey's statement today excludes the Assembly. Whatever needs to be done should be done in the Grand National Assembly. There will be no result without a complete social consensus," he said.
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