30.10.2025 10:08
Many figures from the political world attended the October 29 reception held at the Presidential Complex. Sinan Oğan, who was the presidential candidate of the ATA Alliance in the 2023 General Elections but supported President Erdoğan in the second round, was seen at the reception after several months.
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Celebrations for the 102nd anniversary of the Republic were held at the Presidential Complex during the October 29 reception. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received congratulations for the October 29 Republic Day after visiting Anıtkabir due to the Republic Day. While many figures from the political world attended the reception, the empty chairs also drew attention.
SINAN OĞAN WAS SEEN AFTER MONTHS
One of the notable figures at the reception was Sinan Oğan. Oğan, who was a presidential candidate in the 2023 General Elections and supported President Erdoğan in the second round, was seen among the guests at the reception after months.
CHP, İYİ PARTY, AND DEM PARTY DID NOT ATTEND
Many political party leaders also attended the reception. In addition to DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan and Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoğlu, DSP Chairman Önder Aksakal, New Welfare Party Chairman Fatih Erbakan, and HÜDA-PAR were present at the reception. Leaders of DSP, HÜDA-PAR, and New Welfare Party also attended the reception. However, CHP, İYİ Party, and DEM Party did not attend.
BAHÇELİ DID NOT ATTEND THE RECEPTION
A surprise occurred at the reception. Eyes were searching for the partner of the People's Alliance, MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli. However, Bahçeli's absence drew attention.
Bahçeli, who did not attend the reception, gifted President Erdoğan a painting featuring the official signature and the Turkish flag along with the Presidential seal in honor of the 102nd anniversary of the Republic.
BABACAN AND ŞİMŞEK SIDE BY SIDE AT THE RECEPTION
DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan also attended the reception. All eyes were on Babacan, who was rumored to have received a "Come back" offer from the AK Party to take over the economic management. Babacan and Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek were seen side by side at the reception. Babacan and Şimşek chatted briefly.
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