Row in Turkish Opposition YRP Costs Deputy Chair His Seat

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Doğan Bekin, the Istanbul MP who is alleged to have resigned from his positions in the Yeniden Refah Party, made a statement. Responding indirectly to the allegations, Bekin said he would postpone a detailed assessment until after his return from abroad.

Cumhuriyet

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While it is alleged that Doğan Bekin, YRP Istanbul MP and Deputy Chairman responsible for Foreign Relations, has resigned from his positions in the party administration, Bekin has neither directly confirmed nor denied the matter. Bekin announced that he will be going to Siberia and will hold a comprehensive press conference in the Turkish Grand National Assembly upon his return.

Habertürk

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Doğan Bekin, a Member of Parliament for Istanbul from the Re-Welfare Party, has resigned from his positions as Deputy Chairman and member of the Central Executive Board.

Karar Gazetesi

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Doğan Bekin, a Member of Parliament for Istanbul from the Re-Welfare Party, has resigned from his positions as Deputy Chairman and member of the Central Executive Board. Announcing his decision, Bekin stated that he could not make a decision regarding his parliamentary duties alone.

turkiyegazetesi.com.tr

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While rumors circulated in Ankara that Doğan Bekin, a Re-Welfare Party Istanbul MP, would defect to the AK Party, Bekin made a noteworthy move. He announced his resignation from his party leadership positions at the request of party leader Fatih Erbakan.