Last Minute: MHP Leader Bahceli Attends Commemoration with Sırrı Süreyya Önder
Tributes Pour In for Sırrı Süreyya Önder, a Visionary Leader
Sırrı Süreyya Önder, the Deputy Chairman of Turkey’s Grand National Assembly and Istanbul deputy for the Democracy and Progress (Dem) Party, passed away recently due to heart disease while receiving treatment at a hospital. His contributions to Turkish politics and society have garnered heartfelt condolences from various political figures across the nation.
In a poignant speech during a condolence program, Numan Kurtulmuş, the President of the Grand National Assembly, reflected on Önder’s legacy. “He was a friend who loved this country deeply. His pursuit of peace, friendship, and brotherhood was unwavering and has fostered an environment of camaraderie among us,” Kurtulmuş emphasized. He highlighted Önder’s significant contributions to the peace process in Turkey, underscoring the importance of aspiring for a terrorist-free nation.
Kurtulmuş further expressed the need for unity in achieving the ideals of a Turkey without terrorism, reiterating that all members of society share the responsibility to uphold this vision. He extended his condolences to Önder’s loved ones, urging everyone to honor his memory by continuing to strive for peace.
The commemoration program also featured remarks from Tülay Hatimoğulları, Co-Chairman of the Dem Party, who echoed the sentiment of collective loss felt by many. “We believe in the political and social reflections of unity,” she stated, acknowledging the thousands of messages of condolence that have been shared globally. Hatimoğulları expressed gratitude towards those who stood by Önder and his ideals.
The ceremony also saw attendance from Devlet Bahceli, Chairman of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), who paid his respects to the late politician, reflecting the widespread acknowledgment of Önder’s impact on Turkish politics.
As the nation mourns the loss of Sırrı Süreyya Önder, his ideals and dedication to fostering peace and unity will continue to resonate within the hearts of many, guiding Turkey toward a promising future.
