The 4th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 25 April 1931 to 1 March 1935. There were 348 MPs in the parliament all of which were the members of the Republican People's Party (CHP). [1]
Some of the important events in the history of the parliament are the following: [2]
Deniz Baykal is a Turkish politician at the Republican People's Party who served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 1996. Having served in numerous government positions, Baykal led the CHP from 1992 to February 1995, from September 1995 to 1999 and again from 2000 to 2010. Between 2002 and 2010, he also served as the Leader of the Opposition by virtue of leading the second largest party in Parliament.
The 6th government of Turkey was a short lived government in the history of Turkey. It is also called the fifth İnönü government.
Events in the year 1954 in Turkey.
Events in the year 1935 in Turkey.
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 5th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 8 February 1935 to 3 April 1939. There were 444 MPs in the parliament all of which were the members of the Republican People’s Party (CHP). 5th parliament was the first Turkish parliament in which women deputies were elected.
The 6th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 26 March 1939 to 8 March 1943. There were 470 MPs in the parliament all of which were the members of the Republican People’s Party (CHP)).
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 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 12th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 15 October 1961 to 1o 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 13th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 10 October 1965 to 12 October 1969. 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 (1961), the Workers Party (TİP), and the Republican Villagers Nation Party (CKMP).
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.
Independent Group was an opposition group in the Turkish parliament between 1939-1946.
A constitutional referendum was held in Turkey on 16 April 2017 on whether to approve 18 proposed amendments to the Turkish constitution that were brought forward by the governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP). As a result of its approval, the office of the Prime Minister was abolished and the existing parliamentary system of government was replaced with an executive presidency and a presidential system. The number of seats in Parliament was raised from 550 to 600, while, among a series of other proposals, the president was given more control over appointments to the Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors (HSYK). The referendum was held under a state of emergency that was declared following a failed military coup attempt in July 2016.
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Türkan Örs Baştuğ was a Turkish school teacher, politician and one of the first 18 female members of the Turkish parliament.
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