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The National Path Party (Turkish: Milli Yol Partisi; MİLLİ YOL) is a Turkish nationalist and national conservative political party in Turkey.[2] A group within the Great Unity Party, dissatisfied with the party’s leadership and its support for the People's Alliance, split from the party and founded the National Path Party with 191 founding members. Having completed its nationwide organization, the National Path Party participated in the election held on May 14, 2023. Its chairman is Remzi Çayır.

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History

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On December 14, 2021, the party was founded by Remzi Çayır, who was joined by 191 other BBP politicians who were opposed to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.[3][4] Many Alperen Hearths also left the BBP and joined this party.[5] The party does not have any major ideological differences with the BBP except for their dispute about Erdoğan. In a 2021 speech, Çayır accused the BBP of having shifted too far away from Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu's views and ideals.[6]

Çayır, in a speech, claimed that the National Path Party is the only party which followed in the footsteps of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and that Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu and Alparslan Türkeş would have both been disappointed in the Idealists who support Erdoğan.[7]

The party advocates for a return to the parliamentary system which Erdoğan had abolished in 2017 for the presidential system. They also advocate for the complete separation of the Judicial, Legislative, and the Executive branches.[3][8]

The party supported Mansur Yavaş in the 2024 Ankara mayoral election, as part of the 2024 Turkish local elections.[9]

Remzi Çayır spoke at the party's introductory meeting of mayoral candidates at a hotel in Ankara. He stated that "this movement is the spirit of the War of Independence that burns the torch of independence, it is the soul of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, this movement; this nation is the party of the nationalists, idealists, and the oppressed who emerged so that there is no outcast or minority in its own land and homeland. This move is Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu. This movement is Ahmet Yesevi. This movement is İmam-ı Âzam. When the last word is said in the narrow tree of this movement, my last word is this; this is the path of Mustafa Pehlivanoğlu, who says, 'let there be nationalism, may the homeland live, thanks to Islam'. We reject those who stand next to Tayyip Erdoğan; we call you to the National Path. Yes, you have a home. Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu has a way. Alparslan Türkeş is also here with us. Real idealists can change. We will change the political institution first. The National Path Party should not be seen as a political party. This movement is a movement and will change the system in Turkey with the permission of Allah."[10]

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The National Path Party (Turkish: Milli Yol Partisi, abbreviated MİLLİ YOL) is a political party in Turkey founded on 14 December 2021 and chaired by Remzi Çayır. It originated from a faction led by Çayır that separated from the Great Unity Party (BBP) amid internal disagreements. Headquartered in Ankara, the party has engaged in national elections, including the , and local contests such as those in 2024.

History

Founding and origins

The National Path Party was founded on December 14, 2021, by Remzi Çayır, who had previously served in leadership roles within the Great Unity Party (BBP). The party's creation stemmed from a split involving Çayır and other members departing the BBP amid internal disagreements, particularly concerning leadership dynamics within the organization. This led to the establishment of a new entity.

Post-founding developments

Following its establishment, the National Path Party set up its headquarters in Ankara's Altındağ district to support independent operations. The party received official recognition from the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals on December 23, 2021, formalizing its status as an autonomous entity after departing from the Great Unity Party. By late 2023, it marked its second anniversary with statements affirming ongoing organizational efforts.

Ideology and positions

Core principles

The National Path Party identifies as a nationalist political force, emphasizing national sovereignty, unity across diverse ethnic groups within the Turkish nation, and patriotism rooted in historical independence struggles. It promotes conservative principles centered on justice, meritocracy as the foundation of societal organization, protection of human dignity, family values, and moral education adapted to modern challenges like digital governance and environmental stewardship. The party advocates restoring a parliamentary system through "parliamentary equality" and term limits for executive roles, such as capping presidencies or prime ministerships at two terms and restricting party leadership similarly, to normalize governance and avert autocracy from indefinite rule. It pushes for full separation of powers by critiquing the concentration where those in authority simultaneously oversee, govern, legislate, and adjudicate, proposing independent institutions like a restructured Court of Accounts to enforce accountability and prevent political interference in oversight functions.

Key advocates and influences

The National Path Party draws significant ideological inspiration from Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, whose vision of national independence and sovereignty aligns with the party's emphasis on the Kuvay-i Milliye spirit and a unified Turkish nation resilient against historical threats like the Sevr Treaty. This adherence informs the party's nationalist framework by prioritizing collective historical struggle and state-building as foundational to modern Turkish identity. Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu, the late leader of the Great Unity Party and a key figure in post-Cold War Turkish nationalism, exerts a profound influence on the party, which originated from a faction dissatisfied with subsequent BBP leadership. The party actively commemorates Yazıcıoğlu through events aimed at perpetuating his legacy and realizing his aspirations for ethical, people-centered governance, thereby embedding his conservative-nationalist ethos into its organizational ethos. Alparslan Türkeş, founder of the Nationalist Movement Party and architect of Turkish pan-nationalism, provides another pillar for the party's far-right orientation, with his legacy of disciplined nationalism shaping its rejection of perceived dilutions in contemporary alliances and focus on unyielding national conservatism.

Leadership and organization

Current leadership

The National Path Party is currently led by Remzi Çayır as its chairman (Genel Başkan). Şeref Canlı holds the position of general secretary (Genel Sekreter). Ali Saraçoğlu serves in a senior leadership capacity as the head of organizations (Teşkilat Başkanı).

Structure and membership

The National Path Party operates from its headquarters in Ankara, which functions as the central administrative center for party activities and coordination. The party's internal organization includes a Central Decision Executive Board (Merkez Karar Yönetim Kurulu) for policy and management decisions, alongside provincial and district presidencies to facilitate local operations across Turkey. As of early 2025, the party reports approximately 5,701 members.

Electoral history

2023 general election

The National Path Party contested the on 14 May as an independent party, fielding parliamentary candidates across multiple provinces including Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir, and Kahramanmaraş. Nationally, the party received a negligible share of the vote, recorded as 0.00% in official tallies amid approximately 53 million valid votes cast, with provincial examples showing vote percentages ranging from 0.03% in Istanbul to 0.24% in Kahramanmaraş. It secured zero seats in the 600-member Grand National Assembly, reflecting its limited electoral base at the time.

2024 local elections and outcomes

The National Path Party contested the 2024 Turkish local elections by nominating candidates for municipal mayoral positions in several provinces, including Adana, Adıyaman, Aksaray, and Antalya. Vote shares remained negligible nationwide, with examples such as 0.02% in Adana (338 votes for candidate Mehmet Fer) and 0.14% in Aksaray (164 votes for Ahmet Karaman), underscoring the party's challenges in building local support. Election tallies indicated no mayoral victories or municipal council seats secured, consistent with the party's overall limited electoral footprint.

References

References

  1. https://secim.cnnturk.com/14-mayis-2023-secimleri/myp-secim-sonuclari/
  2. https://www.gazeteilksayfa.com/bbp-bolunuyor-mu-milli-yol-hareketinin-lideri-sozcusu-kim-remzi-cayir-kimdir-127124h.htm
  3. https://www.dailysabah.com/elections/may-14-2023-turkish-general-elections-results/national-way-party/bursa/1-district/general-election-results
  4. https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/yerel-haberler/ankara/milli-yol-partisi-lideri-cayir-ankarada-mansu-42412791
  5. https://www.yargitaycb.gov.tr/icerik/1754
  6. https://www.ozgunkocaeli.com.tr/remzi-cayir-kimdir
  7. https://www.gazeteduvar.com.tr/bbpden-ayrilanlar-yeni-parti-kuruyor-milli-yol-hareketi-haber-1537213
  8. https://www.milliyolpartisi.org.tr/iletisim/
  9. https://www.haberler.com/politika/milli-yol-partisi-2-yilini-kutluyor-16621332-haberi/
  10. https://www.milliyolpartisi.org.tr/parti-programi/
  11. https://www.milliyolpartisi.org.tr/
  12. https://politikaakademisi.org/2023/12/20/2024-yerel-secimlerine-dogru-giderken-ulkemizde-turk-milliyetciligi-fikrini-benimseyen-partiler-uzerine-karsilastirmali-bir-siyasal-analiz/
  13. https://www.arkahaber.com/haber/-milli-yol-partisi-kes-daglarinda-muhsin-yazicioglu-anisina-vuslat-programi/6552/haber-detay
  14. https://www.milliyolpartisi.org.tr/team/remzi-cayir/
  15. https://www.milliyolpartisi.org.tr/team/page/25/
  16. https://www.milliyolpartisi.org.tr/team/ali-saracoglu/
  17. https://www.milliyolpartisi.org.tr/merkez-karar-yonetim-kurulu/
  18. https://www.milliyolpartisi.org.tr/il-ve-ilce-baskanliklari/
  19. https://www.yeniankara.com.tr/siyaset/siyasi-partilerin-uye-sayisi-belli-oldu-ak-parti-mhp-ve-chpde-yukselis-iyi-partide-sert-dusus-yeniden-refahtan-sert-yukselis-92820
  20. https://secim.sozcu.com.tr/secim2023mayis14/milli-yol-partisi-secim-sonuclari
  21. https://www.haberturk.com/secim/secim2023/genel-secim/parti/milli-yol-partisi-86
  22. https://secim.hurriyet.com.tr/31-mart-2024-yerel-secimleri/milli-yol-yerel-secim-sonuclari/
  23. https://secim.milliyet.com.tr/31-mart-2024-yerel-secimleri/milli-yol-yerel-secim-sonuclari/
  24. https://secim.cnnturk.com/31-mart-2024-yerel-secimleri/milli-yol-yerel-secim-sonuclari/
  25. https://www.gazeteduvar.com.tr/31-mart-2024-yerel-secimleri/milli-yol-partisi-yerel-secim-sonuclari
  26. https://secim.ntv.com.tr/milli-yol-secim-sonuclari
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