14.10.2025 11:54
The statement made by the HDP Party Group Deputy Chair Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit, referring to our martyrs as "young corpses," drew the reaction of MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli. In a statement made during a party group meeting, Bahçeli said, "Martyrs are not corpses. They are our heroes." Bahçeli also addressed the "Biji serok Apo" slogans in the Turkish Grand National Assembly, stating, "There is no place or need for excessive slogans."
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During the group meeting of his party, MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli made striking statements regarding the agenda about the chanting of "Biji serok Apo" in the DEM Party group in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM).
Bahçeli stated, "There is absolutely no place or need for excessive slogans under the roof of the TBMM," and added, "Everyone, and all of us, must carefully pay attention to ensuring that the goal of a 'Terror-free Turkey' is not disrupted. It will be of no benefit to anyone to struggle in the stream after crossing the sea. We must avoid irresponsible rhetoric. Apart from the February 27 Imralı statement, no other words hold any authority for us. The February 27 statement of the founding leader is fundamental for us."
REACTION TO "YOUNG CORPSES" OUTBURST
Bahçeli also reacted to DEM Party Group Deputy Chair Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit's use of the phrase "young corpses" for our martyrs, stating, "The Brotherhood and Democracy Commission is approaching the end of consultations. The solution to the terrorist problem in the region is a process that has lasted for 41 years; we cannot expect it to be resolved in a day. However, we especially invite everyone, particularly the parties involved, to refrain from using problematic language. Referring to our martyrs as 'young corpses' is neither correct nor appropriate. They are our heroes, our spiritual guides. As stated in Surah Al-Imran: 'Do not think of those who have been killed in the way of Allah as dead; they are alive.'
Highlights from Bahçeli's statements;
"To be alive means to have a heart that beats and pumps. We aim to conclude the endless ongoing discussions with consensus, in a sincere and profound manner. This goal is moral; it is based on reason, wisdom, fairness, and humanity. It is possible, even inevitable, to eliminate chronic tensions that have been calcified with political, spiritual, historical, cultural, and intellectual means.
The same forces that fuel the Turkish-Kurdish, believer-nonbeliever, secular-anti-secular dichotomies are at play. The internal and external plot is a black campaign by Turkish and Islamic opponents who attempt to provoke and solidify the Alevi-Sunni polarization with political and ideological impulses. Anyone who raises their voice against the right to belief and expression, who objects, reacts; whoever attempts and dares to do so is either devoid of reason and conscience or is a provocateur sent to the field as a subcontractor.
"IT IS TIME TO BREAK THE TRAPS"
Of course, nothing prevents our brothers who belong to the Alevi Islamic faith from expressing their needs and expectations regarding the past, history, and today. My aim is to clarify the interpretations and evaluations that should be emphasized by everyone and all of us; essentially, those that reflect a common sentiment in national and spiritual benefit. Our brothers who belong to the Alevi Islamic faith are our life, our companions. Their every problem is our problem too. The obligations of faith and Islam belong to all of us.
We must understand and respect our brothers of the Alevi Islamic faith seeing the cemevi as a place of worship. It is time to break the traps. We are both Alevi and Sunni. First and foremost, we are the Turkish nation.
I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Hacıbektaş Horasan Erenleri Dergâhı Cemevi Complex, including our President.
CEASEFIRE IN GAZA
The eight-day process of violence and terror partially ended on October 9, 2025; finally, a ceasefire process between Israel and Hamas was established as of October 10, 2025. With the implementation of the first phase of the aforementioned agreement, positive developments regarding prisoner exchanges, the delivery of humanitarian aid, and the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers in the first phase have occurred.
Since October 7, 2023, the most dramatic and horrific war and genocide crime that history has seen and will see has been committed by Israel. This crime will not go unpunished. They will pay the price for the spilled blood of the martyrs from Gaza in kind. In determining our political stance in the face of these developments, it is an unavoidable necessity to act cautiously and prudently.
"GAZA IS THE HOMELAND OF THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE"
Peace will be achieved in Gaza with an independent Palestinian state. Gaza is the homeland of the Palestinian people. Until a Palestinian Republic is established that has achieved sovereignty and territorial integrity, attained internal political stability and democratic functionality, and obtained full membership status from the United Nations, it is futile to seek to gain ground.
"WE AIM TO REBUILD SYRIA"
With the initiative of Turkey and regional countries, we aim to build a peaceful, secure, stable, and integrated Syrian Republic on one side; and a promising Syria that will rise from its ashes on the other.
"THE FREE BRAIN'S PATH IS NOT A PATH"
The free brain's tours starting in Spain, which defame our country, and the slander against our President regarding Gaza are unacceptable. It is Turkey that asks those watching the genocide from the stands, 'What are you waiting for?' There is no need to be affiliated with any party to take pride in such a Turkey. Acting courageously, melting with love for the country, and not compromising on being a man of integrity is enough. The path of the free brain is not a path. Targeting Turkey and our President in every country is a delusion of a collaborator's longing.
The politics he pursues is not moral politics. This cacophony of opposition targeting Turkey and the Presidential cabinet in every country they visit abroad is the delusion of a politician longing for collaboration and mandate. Look at any country in the world, except for a few exceptions I will mention shortly, and examine the opposition of any country: Shame on those who share in the decay of their country and nation.
TERROR-FREE TURKEY PROCESS
The Brotherhood and Democracy Commission is approaching the end of consultations. The solution to the terrorist problem in the region is a process that has lasted for 41 years; we cannot expect it to be resolved in a day. However, we especially invite everyone, particularly the parties involved, to refrain from using problematic language.
Referring to our martyrs as 'young corpses' is neither correct nor appropriate. Referring to our martyrs as 'young corpses' is neither correct nor appropriate.
They are our heroes, our spiritual guides. As stated in Surah Al-Imran: 'Do not think of those who have been killed in the way of Allah as dead; they are alive.'
For the benefit and security of the great nation of Turkey, those who seek to create chaos must not be given space or opportunity. Everyone, and all of us, must carefully pay attention to ensuring that the goal of a 'Terror-free Turkey' is not disrupted. We must never allow maximalist terrorist initiatives to come to the fore.
We are all the Turkish nation. Struggling in the stream after crossing the sea will not benefit anyone.
A terror-free Turkey is the common desire and goal of the Turkish nation.
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Those who deviate from this desire and purpose will face very serious consequences morally, ethically, and politically. Apart from the February 27 İmralı statement, no word, proposal, or evaluation holds any significance in our eyes.
The February 27 statement is fundamental to us; every person who acts upon that principle is a wise person.
Dear friends, I believe that social and economic indicators will raise the bar this year. It is our duty to add food to our nation's table, work to our jobs, and prosperity to our welfare.
In this context, we are certainly responsible for meeting rightful demands and needs.
"MILITARY HOSPITALS SHOULD BE REOPENED"
It is our duty to add food to our nation's table, work to our jobs, and prosperity to our welfare. In this context, we are certainly responsible for meeting rightful demands and needs. One of these is the reopening of military hospitals. As the Nationalist Movement Party, we expect military hospitals to be reactivated, and I express that we will do our utmost in this regard. As I conclude my words with these feelings and thoughts, I greet you all with the utmost respect and wish you a week filled with success.