13.03.2025 15:21
Former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, in a statement regarding the Imralı process, said, "Not a single word has been spoken about issues such as constitutional amendments, elections, or alliances; there has been no negotiation on this."
The process initiated by MHP General Chairman Devlet Bahçeli continued with Öcalan's statement to the terrorist organization PKK, "Lay down your arms and disband," and there was a response from the terrorist organization indicating that they would comply with the call.
Former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, who is closely followed by the public regarding the ongoing process, made another striking statement. In his statement, Demirtaş emphasized that "not a single word has been spoken about issues such as constitutional amendments, elections, and alliances; there has been no bargaining on this."
Here is the article Demirtaş wrote on the subject;
"If we cannot show our courage, we will never escape this vortex, and while consuming each other, we will not be able to avoid carrying water to the mill of global imperialism. Öcalan and Bahçeli are not afraid to take great risks while showing this courage. President Erdoğan is also taking risks by standing behind this will and is not shying away from leading the way to a solution. Similarly, the General Chairman of the founding party of the Republic, CHP, Özel, does not hesitate to be part of the solution, along with all reservations."
"EVERYONE MUST BE PREPARED FOR THIS"
Öcalan did not hesitate to call on the PKK to disband with a clear and determined stance. We will now move forward together towards the new by breaking molds, memorized patterns, and fears. Everyone must be prepared for this. The Republic of Turkey is the state of all of us, period. In this sense, the task of democratizing the Republic is also ours, period. We will build the rest step by step together with unity of effort and heart because the era of arms, blood, and pain is over. The only obstacle before us is our dependency on the past; we will courageously evolve that into the new.
"THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS IN THE CALL TEXT BUT..."
With peace, we will all win together. Are there conditions? There are no conditions in the call text, but there are mutual necessities. In other words, there is flour, there is oil, there is sugar, but to make halva, you also need a pot, a spoon, and a stove. These are not conditions for making halva, but necessities. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify how and where the arms will be laid down and what the legal and political status of those who lay down their arms will be. For this, a legal and political step must be taken, as required by the nature of the matter.
HE LISTED THREE TOPICS: NO BARGAINING HAS BEEN MADE
At no stage has a single word been spoken about issues such as constitutional amendments, elections, and alliances, and there has been no bargaining on this. However, based on the fundamental principles of democracy, the DEM Party also has the right to negotiate with everyone and to make political and electoral collaborations; this right is legitimate and as halal as mother's milk. For this, there is no need to seek permission from anyone, nor will there be.
"I CALL OUT TO THE TURK AND THE KURD: DO NOT BE AFRAID! PEACE"
Thus, the struggle, search, and construction of democracy will undoubtedly continue uninterrupted because it is our duty to crown the state of the Republic of Turkey with democracy and to further grow it in its second century. We established the state together, we will grow it together, manage it together, and democratize it together. For this reason, I call out to the Turk, the Kurd, and the entire society: Do not be afraid! Peace."