MHP Deputy Chairman Durmaz held a press conference at the party headquarters. Durmaz stated that Turkey will hold a very important election on March 31, 2024, due to the results it will produce, and said, “The political atmosphere we are in, the institutionalization and adaptation process of the Presidential Government System, the ongoing internal and external issues regarding the survival of our country, especially economic and security issues.” “Threats increase the importance of the upcoming local elections, just like the previous general elections,” he said.
‘OUR NATION WILL REPEAT ITS WILL’
Stating that determined and strong steps were taken for the future through the People’s Alliance in the Presidential and parliamentary elections with the admirable foresight of the nation, Durmaz said, “There is no doubt that in 2024, the first year of the 2nd century of our Republic, our nation will repeat the will it showed on May 14 and May 28. It will write the historical path to the Turkish century in golden letters. MHP is preparing for the local government elections to be held on March 31, 2024 with this belief. Ensuring that our municipalities are in safe hands in the Turkish and ‘Turkey Century’ is our most important responsibility towards our history and nation. In this sense, our party, “He sees the participation of local governments in the political stability achieved throughout the country as the driving force for quickly and safely achieving the ‘Turkey Century’ goals. There is no doubt that Turkey, united from the center to the local, will leave its mark on the next century,” he said.
‘MUNICIPALITIES ARE FALLING IN THE PRESCRIPT OF HOMARITY AND HOSTILITY’
Stating that the election declarations have 3 main themes, Durmaz pointed out that the first of them is ‘New Threats and Turkey’s Survival’ and said:
“Some of the processes, led by international interest groups, played by local collaborators who served their own interests, and in which plans were put into circulation in an effort to expand their sphere of influence and attempts were made to sow discord among our nation, were experienced, and some were prevented by the foresight of our nation. However, before each election, new strategies and It does not go unnoticed that this group, which emerged with tactics, did not stand idle and tried to sow unrest and discord with similar methods before the general elections of local administrations on March 31, 2024. For these reasons, MHP continues to stand determinedly against all unlimited attempts against the unity and integrity of our nation, and to maintain a strong stance from general to local for our country and our country. It will continue to act with the awareness that it will be the greatest answer to those with non-national ambitions who try to dominate our nation.An important issue that has been repeatedly expressed by our party and that the public is aware of is that the municipalities under the responsibility of opposition parties are experiencing the worst periods in their history. The municipalities in question do not produce works and services and are struggling in the grip of arrogance and hostility. “It is almost a necessity for this situation to change in the upcoming elections.”
‘DISCRIMINATION IS UNACCEPTABLE’
Durmaz pointed out that their second main theme is ‘Productive Municipality Vision’ and said, “The basis of MHP’s municipality vision is to meet the local needs of our nation in the most effective and efficient way, to develop every inch of our country and to provide equal and fair access to public services for all our citizens.” In this regard, it is unacceptable to grant privileges or discriminate against any of our citizens. With MHP’s half-century experience in municipal services, its successful work, which has won the appreciation of the public, will continue and in the coming period, the peace and prosperity in our existing municipalities will increase even more. Our main goal is to bring together our citizens with the understanding of productive municipality by adding new ones to the existing municipalities. We will ensure that good practice examples are transformed and implemented with our staff who are aware of the importance of using the change and transformation processes taking place around the world, especially digital technology and artificial intelligence, in local government services. “Our understanding of productive municipalism is built on the basis of correctly identifying local needs and directing public resources accordingly,” he said.
‘RESILIENT CITIES ARE IMPORTANT FOR SURVIVAL LEVEL’
Stating that their 3rd main theme is ‘Environmentally Friendly Strong Cities Prepared for Disasters and Crises’, Durmaz said, “As you know, our beloved homeland faced one of the biggest disasters in history with the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6 last year. Our historical cities suffered great damage, some Our cities have faced the threat of losing their unique memories and memories to a great extent. According to MHP, building strong and resilient cities, especially the preparation of our Istanbul, the largest Turkish city in the world, for possible earthquakes is of importance at the level of survival. By acting with the awareness of this importance, we will protect the Turkish country from earthquakes. “We will do whatever it takes to make it ready,” he said.
Durmaz, in addition to the 3 main themes he explained in his election declarations; ‘Productive Municipalism and Local Economy’, ‘Productive Municipalism and Resilient Cities’, ‘Productive Municipalism and Women, Family, Children’, ‘Productive Municipalism and Retirees, Elderly’, ‘Productive Municipalism and Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment, Energy’ He explained that there are 9 principles: ‘Productive Municipalism and Smart Digital Cities’, ‘Productive Municipalism and Safe, Livable Cities’, ‘Productive Municipalism and Social Supports’, ‘Productive Municipality and Participation’. (DHA)
