Secretary General Şahzade Demir, speaking at a recent meeting with party council member candidates, emphasized the dire need for HÜDA PAR's values, honesty, and mission in contemporary Turkish politics.
"We do not do politics at the desk in Ankara," declared Demir, drawing a clear line between HÜDA PAR's approach and the perceived aloofness of established parties. "We are in the field; we are with our brothers and sisters and we are in our people. The sensitivities of our people are our sensitivity. The demands of our people are our demands." This emphasis on staying grounded and connected to the people resonated with the audience.
Demir wasn't shy about criticizing the current political climate. "Politics today is far from our values," he stated firmly. "Politics today is far from the people, it is not at peace with the people." He contrasted this with HÜDA PAR's principles: "Legitimacy is very important for us. Whether a job is in accordance with Allah is more important for our politics, for our party than anything else." This focus on religious values and ethical conduct struck a chord with many voters seeking a different kind of politics.
"With a positive politics, God willing, we want to demonstrate together how a Muslim politics is done," he said, emphasizing constructive engagement and democratic values.
The party's "Honest Politics" campaign finds traction among voters disillusioned with traditional political practices. "There is a very serious interest in HÜDA PAR everywhere," Demir declared, attributing it to their distinct approach. "We owe it to ourselves to develop an alternative political understanding, to go over the mistakes, to put forward an alternative, to contribute to the values of the country by joining forces." This call for unity and positive change resonated with those seeking a fresh perspective.
Mehmet Nakşi Erat, HÜDA PAR's Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality candidate, further clarified the party's approach. "Our politics is a clean politics," he asserted. "We never pursue a dirty politics. Our discourses, understanding and intellectuality are on a clean politics." This emphasis on transparency and ethical conduct stood out in a political landscape often marred by corruption.
Whether HÜDA PAR can translate its growing popularity into electoral success and navigate the complex political landscape remains to be seen. However, their focus on clean politics, serving the people, and protecting cherished values presents a distinct option for voters seeking change in the upcoming elections. The party's success could potentially reshape the Turkish political landscape, highlighting the importance of ethical and value-driven political discourse. (ILKHA)