The 13th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 10 October 1965 to 12 October 1969. [1] There were 456 MPs in the lower house. The majority of the MPs were the members of Justice Party (AP). The main opposition Party was the Republican People's Party (CHP). Other parties were the Nation Party (MP), the New Turkey Party (YTP), the Workers Party (TİP), and the Republican Villagers Nation Party (CKMP). [2]
Some of the important events in the history of the parliament include the following: [3]
The Republican People's Party is a Kemalist and social democratic political party in Turkey. It is the oldest political party in Turkey, founded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the first president and founder of the modern Turkish Republic. The party is also cited as the founding party of modern Turkey. Its logo consists of the Six Arrows, which represent the foundational principles of Kemalism: republicanism, reformism, laicism (Laïcité/Secularism), populism, nationalism, and statism. It is currently the second largest party in Grand National Assembly with 128 MPs, behind the ruling conservative Justice and Development Party.
Elections in Turkey are held for six functions of government: presidential elections (national), parliamentary elections (national), municipality mayors (local), district mayors (local), provincial or municipal council members (local) and muhtars (local). Apart from elections, referendums are also held occasionally.
The Democrat Party was a centre-right political party in Turkey, and the country's third legal opposition party, after the Liberal Republican Party established by Ali Fethi Okyar in 1930, and the National Development Party established by Nuri Demirağ in 1945. Founded and led by Celâl Bayar and Adnan Menderes, it was the first of the opposition parties to rise to power, de-seating the Republican People's Party during the national elections of 1950 and ending Turkey's one party era. The party ″facilitated the resurgence of Islam, especially at the popular level, in Turkey″.
The Nation Party was a conservative and nationalistic political party developed as a third option within the then bipartisan system in Turkey. It lasted from 1948 until 1953, when it was outlawed.
Democratic Party was a former political party in Turkey founded on 18 December 1970. It should not be confused with the historical Democrat Party or the current Democrat Party in Turkey. The party advocated economic liberalism and individual rights with heavy emphasis on the rule of law. Although liberal on economic and social issues, the party, especially Ferruh Bozbeyli, strongly emphasized that one must strive to uphold their national and cultural identity.
Republican Reliance Party was a former party in Turkey.
The Republican Villagers Nation Party, alternatively translated Republican Peasants' Nation Party, was a political party in Turkey.
Events in the year 1965 in Turkey.
The 1973 Turkish presidential election was held starting on March 13, 1973 and continuing for 15 rounds before a candidate could be selected by at least half of the votes cast. It resolved on April 6, 1973 on the 15th ballot, when 557 out of 635 deputies participated in the voting and Republican Senator Fahri Korutürk was elected President with 365 votes.
The 2nd Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 29 October 1923 to 1 September 1927. Actually the parliament members were elected on 11 August 1923, before the Republic was proclaimed on 29 October.
The 3rd Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 2 September 1927 to 4 May 1931.
The 7th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 28 February 1943 to 5 August 1946. There were 492 MPs in the parliament, all of which were the members of the Republican People's Party (CHP). But towards the end of the term some issued from CHP to form Democrat Party (DP)
The 8th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 21 July 1946 to 22 May 1950. There were 499 MPs in the parliament. 66 of them were the members of newly founded Democrat Party (DP) and 8 of them were independents. The rest were the members of the Republican People's Party (CHP).
The 9th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 14 May 1950 to 14 May 1954. There were 510 MPs in the parliament. The majority party was Democrat Party (DP) and the main opposition was Republican People's Party (CHP). Nation Party had only one seat.
The 10th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 2 May 1954 to 1 November 1957. There were 541 MPs in the parliament. While the Democrat Party (DP) won a vast majority. The opposition was represented by the Republican People's Party (CHP) with 30 seats, the Republican Nation Party with 5 seats and 7 Independents. In 1955 a new party was also founded.
The 11th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 27 October 1957 to 27 May 1960. There were 610 MPs in the parliament. While The Democrat Party (DP) won a vast majority, the opposition was represented by the Republican People's Party (CHP) with 173 seats, the Republican Nation Party (CMP) and Liberty Party (HP) each with 4 seats and 2 Independents.
The 12th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 15 October 1961 to 1 October 1965. Actually there is one other parliament between the 11th Parliament of Turkey and the 12th parliament of Turkey. But the members of the chamber of deputies in 1960–61 term were appointed members rather than elected members and usually chamber of deputies is not included in the list of the parliaments in Turkey. According to the new constitution, there were two houses in the parliament. There were 450 MPs in the lower house ; Republican People's Party (CHP) with 173 MPs, Justice Party (AP) with 158 MPs, New Turkey Party (YTP) with 65 MPs and Republican Villagers Nation Party with 54 MPs. Since no party was able to win the majority of seats, this term witnessed four coalition governments.
The 14th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 11 October 1969 to 14 October 1973. There were 450 MPs in the lower house. Justice Party (AP) held the majority and the Republican People's Party (CHP) was the main opposition. Reliance Party (GP), Unity Party, Nation Party (MP), New Turkey Party (YTP) and the Workers Party of Turkey (TİP) were the other opposition Parties
The 15th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 14 October 1973 to 5 June 1977. There were 450 MPs in the lower house. Republican People's Party (CHP) held the plurality. Justice Party (AP) was the next party. National Salvation Party (MSP), Democratic Party (DP), Republican Reliance Party (CGP), Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Turkey Unity Party (TBP) were the other parties.
The 16th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 5 June 1977 to 12 September 1980. There were 450 MPs in the lower house. Republican People's Party (CHP) held the plurality. Justice Party (AP) was the next party. National Salvation Party (MSP), Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Republican Reliance Party and Democratic Party (DP) were the other parties.