Journalists and writers welcome BDP decision to enter Parliament
Journalists and writers welcome BDP decision to enter Parliament
The BDP (Peace and Democracy Party) decided yesterday to return to the Parliament stating that there is a need for a new stance and attitude in the current war environment. The decision is welcomed by many journalist and intellectuals who say BDP will make contributions to the Parliament and the work on the new constitution.
Mehmet Altan: BDP decision will affect the AKP
“I support the decision of the BDP which will come to the fore in the coming period if it plays its role well and directs the balances of its role in favor of democracy, which will create a positive picture.”
Mithat Sancar: AKP should abandon the language of challenge
“The decision is of great importance for the advancement of democratic politics and ending of the ongoing clash environment. On the other hand, the AKP, which in my opinion came to a deadlock in the face of recent developments, should do their parts to end this bloody vicious circle.”
Mehmet Ali Birand: AKP should advance the dialogue with BDP
“It is a sensible decision made in a troublesome process of Turkey. The government should now give up its attitudes to drive the BDP into a corner and open the way to peace, not war.”
Ertuðrul Mavioðlu: The decision is a contribution to end the bloody process
“I hope that the AKP will abandon the provocation language and the BDP will achieve to build its struggle and resistance in the Parliament.”
Turkish Peace Council Member Hakan Tahmaz: A very brave and correct decision
“The BDP has given a right and positive decision to voice peace louder in the Parliament. BDP played its part by making this decision which will enable their participation in the process of new the constitution. It is now AKP turn to play its part by ending the ongoing political and military operations and by ensuring the continuation of the negotiations.”
Writer Eþber Yaðmurdereli: The deadlock in politics will be negotiated
“The return of BDP members to the Parliament may accelerate the politics and enable them to interfere in the process of the new constitution. Efforts for peace will in my opinion accelerate in Ankara as of the opening of the Parliament and I see this as a positive development”.
Mehmet Altan: BDP decision will affect the AKP
“I support the decision of the BDP which will come to the fore in the coming period if it plays its role well and directs the balances of its role in favor of democracy, which will create a positive picture.”
Mithat Sancar: AKP should abandon the language of challenge
“The decision is of great importance for the advancement of democratic politics and ending of the ongoing clash environment. On the other hand, the AKP, which in my opinion came to a deadlock in the face of recent developments, should do their parts to end this bloody vicious circle.”
Mehmet Ali Birand: AKP should advance the dialogue with BDP
“It is a sensible decision made in a troublesome process of Turkey. The government should now give up its attitudes to drive the BDP into a corner and open the way to peace, not war.”
Ertuðrul Mavioðlu: The decision is a contribution to end the bloody process
“I hope that the AKP will abandon the provocation language and the BDP will achieve to build its struggle and resistance in the Parliament.”
Turkish Peace Council Member Hakan Tahmaz: A very brave and correct decision
“The BDP has given a right and positive decision to voice peace louder in the Parliament. BDP played its part by making this decision which will enable their participation in the process of new the constitution. It is now AKP turn to play its part by ending the ongoing political and military operations and by ensuring the continuation of the negotiations.”
Writer Eþber Yaðmurdereli: The deadlock in politics will be negotiated
“The return of BDP members to the Parliament may accelerate the politics and enable them to interfere in the process of the new constitution. Efforts for peace will in my opinion accelerate in Ankara as of the opening of the Parliament and I see this as a positive development”.
