The DEM Party has an indispensable condition! Bahçeli's "softening" initiative may end before it even begins.

The handshake between MHP General Chairman Devlet Bahçeli and DEM Party members during the opening ceremony of the new legislative year at the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) and his call at the group meeting, "The hand I extend is an invitation to become a Turkey party, to stand against terrorism, and to unite in our thousand-year brotherhood," stirred the corridors of power.

Hours later, DEM Party Co-Chair Tulay Hatımoğulları Oruç stated regarding Bahçeli's remarks at the party's group meeting, "The DEM Party is already a Turkey party. The DEM Party represents all the peoples and beliefs in Turkey, starting with the representations within itself."

DEM PARTY PRESENTS "ISOLATION" CONDITION

Following these mutual statements, columnist Aytunç Erkin wrote that the idea of lifting the isolation on terrorist organization leader Abdullah Öcalan was expressed in the corridors of the DEM Party. Regarding the issue, it was stated in the DEM Party corridors, "A policy of isolation has been applied to Öcalan for a long time. It is important to include him in this process. This is for the benefit of Turkey. If these steps are taken, a lot will change. There is a judicial package, and there are thousands of detainees inside. There are sick and elderly people. Steps should be taken regarding these issues. We emphasize the importance of consensus law." How MHP leader Bahçeli will respond to such a demand from the DEM Party remains a matter of curiosity...

A NEW SOLUTION PROCESS?

In response to the question, "Can we call this a new solution initiative process?" the DEM members replied, "We don't know. We will wait and see. I am speaking by carefully selecting my words. What needs to be done? After observing the process, a roadmap will be determined. Consensus can be achieved in Parliament with 600 deputies. If politics is the art of solving problems, a climate of consensus can be created. There will be different discussions and voices within the party. The demand of everyone who pays the price for this is that consensus is important inside. Everyone wants to escape this sea of blood."

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN'S REMARKS ON KOBANI

On the other hand, President Erdoğan also made noteworthy statements regarding the rapprochement between MHP and the DEM Party during yesterday's party group meeting. Stating, "We attach importance to a sincere accounting of the Kobani events," Erdoğan said, "It is clear that such an attitude will contribute to a climate of softening. We want to see a different style and discourse in politics in the new legislative year. Considering the atmosphere in our region, there is a need for more dialogue, more consensus, and to expand the ground for dialogue. We will not shy away from dialogue on any issue that will benefit the nation."

"I FIND BAHÇELİ'S STATEMENTS MEANINGFUL"

Emphasizing that he finds Bahçeli's statements, "The hand I extend is an invitation to become a Turkey party, it is a message of our national unity and brotherhood," positive, Erdoğan stated, "I find the statements made by Mr. Bahçeli very meaningful on behalf of the brotherhood of 85 million. Considering the atmosphere in our region, we believe that we need to talk more, reach consensus, and expand the ground for dialogue."