27.05.2025 16:21
On the anniversary of the military coup on May 27, President Erdoğan announced at the AK Party Expanded Provincial Chairmen's Meeting that they have initiated the process for a new constitution. Erdoğan stated, "As of yesterday, I have assigned 10 legal experts. With this work, we will hopefully carry out the preparations for the new constitution. We will rid ourselves of the shame of the coup constitution."
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Speaking at the Expanded Provincial Chairmen's Meeting at his party's headquarters, President Erdoğan made striking statements regarding the new constitution studies.
"I HAVE ASSIGNED 10 LAWYER FRIENDS"
Stating that "we will save this nation from the coup constitution," Erdoğan said, "We closed the parentheses opened by the May 27, 1960 coup with the epic written on the night of July 15, never to be opened again. That night, not only our democracy was saved. That night, the soul of Menderes and his friends was also at peace. Just as we eliminated all the shadows of tutelage over the ballot box, we will definitely save this nation from the shame of the coup constitution. A new and civilian constitution will provide us the opportunity to completely shed the dead weight on us. We are determined to add the new constitution to the inventory of our democracy. As of yesterday, I have assigned 10 lawyer friends. Now these lawyer friends will start working. With this work, we will hopefully carry out the preparations for the new constitution. We will save Turkey from the coup Constitution," he stated.
Highlights from Erdoğan's statements;
I am honored to walk shoulder to shoulder with you. Thank you for your services. I give endless praise to my Lord for giving me companions like you. I pray for the mercy of Allah for our garage chief Aydemir Seber, whom we bid farewell to eternity in the past weeks. May my Lord grant Aydemir brother the honor of paradise.
"FOR 65 YEARS, IT HAS BEEN A WOUND IN THE HEART OF OUR NATION"
As you know, today marks the 65th anniversary of May 27. It is also the beginning of the process that took Menderes, Polatkan, and Zorlu to the gallows. For 65 years, it has been a wound in the heart of our nation. With the coming to power of the Democratic Party, the oppression faced by the nation came to an end. It was Adnan Menderes and his friends who put an end to the torture of the Turkish call to prayer, built roads and dams all over Anatolia, and opened imam hatip schools and Quran courses.
"THE REAL COUP IS THE ONE THAT SAYS THE WORD BELONGS TO THE NATION"
It was the CHP of that period that paved the way for May 27. The CHP has escalated social tension and plunged the country into a coup atmosphere. It was the general chairman of the CHP of that period who said that the revolution is a legitimate right. The real coup has been imposed on the spirit that says the word belongs to the nation. A message was given to the nation that if you do not know your place, your fate will also be to swing on the gallows.
"MAY ALLAH BE PLEASED WITH THEM"
The discomfort is that politics is being done for the nation. They showed this discomfort at every opportunity they got. The May 27 declaration that we tore up by standing firm against it, the Gezi uprising, the police judiciary coup attempt, and finally the betrayal of July 15... These and many others were manifestations of the same mentality. The arrogant understanding that does not see the nation as worthy has never changed. We put an end to this mentality that recurs every 10 years on the night of July 15. We closed the parentheses opened by May 27, never to be opened again on the night of July 15. That night, not only our democracy, but also our independence and future were saved. That night, the soul of Menderes and his friends was also at peace. On the 65th anniversary of the dark intervention, we remember Menderes, Zorlu, and Polatkan with mercy. May Allah be pleased with them.
"FROM THE SHAME OF THE COUP CONSTITUTION..."
Just as we made the coup plotters retreat on July 15, and just as we eliminated the shadows of tutelage over the ballot box, we will definitely save this nation from the shame of the coup constitution. The 1982 constitution, which has been largely cleansed of its structures with the changes made, carries the remnants of the coup period. The new constitution will offer us the opportunity to get rid of these remnants and shed the dead weight on us. As of yesterday, I have assigned 10 lawyer friends, and now they will start working. Hopefully, we will carry out the new constitution studies alongside this. We have shown our good intentions in crowning a new, civil, and libertarian constitution. As the People's Alliance, we hope to meet on common ground with the contributions of other parties.
"THE DEM PARTY ALSO ASSUMES A RESPONSIBLE TONE"
Our struggle to produce solutions to Turkey's chronic problems continues with determination. We are taking important steps for our security and social peace. With the historic statement of our coalition partner MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, we have smoothly crossed a critical threshold in a Turkey free of terrorism. With the dissolution of the organization, a new phase has begun. We are on the verge of saving our country from the great calamity that has cost the lives of many sons of the homeland. We believe that this will be completed without any accidents. We emphasize our strong will for the success of the process at every opportunity. We strive to use a language that is considerate of all 86 million. We see that the DEM Party also assumes a responsible tone. We find this constructive political style extremely valuable. We do not engage with those who say that terrorism should never end. There is no difference from those who say that if Enver enters Edirne, let the enemy enter instead.
"WE WILL SAVE TURKEY FROM THIS CALAMITY"
Their numbers may be few, but the dross they spread around is disturbing. They will lose again. As the two strong and experienced leaders of the People's Alliance, we know very well what we are doing. When the goal of a Turkey free of terrorism is achieved, we see that our country will experience a surge in the economy and freedoms. All the institutions and cadres of our state know very well what they are doing. When we reach the destination of a Turkey free of terrorism, not just one segment, but all 86 million will win. Our martyrs' families and veterans, as well as everyone who has paid a price for the homeland, will win. Our brotherhood will be further strengthened. Despite the merchants of discord, we are very hopeful. This time we will reach our goals. Hand in hand, we will save Turkey from this calamity. Inshallah, we will make the Century of Turkey also the century of brotherhood.
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