15th Parliament of Turkey

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The 15th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 14 October 1973 to 5 June 1977. [1] 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. [2]

Main parliamentary milestones

Some of the important events in the history of the parliament are the following: [3]

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References

  1. Parliament page Archived 2015-12-09 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Elections page
  3. Türkiye'nin 75 Yılı; Tempo Yayıncılık, İstanbul
Preceded by 15th Parliament of Turkey
Kemal Güven

14 October 1973-5 June 1977
Succeeded by