CHP Names Its Representatives for Parliamentary Commission on Peace Process

The Republican People’s Party (CHP) has finalized its list of delegates to serve on the newly proposed Parliamentary Commission on the Kurdish Peace Process. The commission, aimed at exploring democratic and political solutions to the Kurdish issue, is expected to begin work in the coming weeks.

The 10-member CHP delegation includes influential figures from various regions and ideological spectrums within the party, signaling a diverse and strategic approach.

CHP’s Peace Process Delegation – Full List

• Murat Emir – Ankara MP

• Okan Konuralp – Ankara MP

• Nurhayat Altaca Kayışoğlu – Bursa MP

• Sezgin Tanrıkulu – Diyarbakır MP

• Türkan Elçi – Istanbul MP

• Turan Taşkın Özer – Istanbul MP

• Oğuz Kaan Salıcı – Istanbul MP

• Murat Bakan – İzmir MP

• Gökçe Gökçen – İzmir MP

• Mehmet Salih Uzun – İzmir MP

Strategic Names Reflect CHP’s Multidimensional Approach

The selection of MPs such as Sezgin Tanrıkulu, known for his work on human rights and Kurdish issues, and Türkan Elçi, widow of slain Kurdish lawyer Tahir Elçi, suggests CHP is aiming to prioritize reconciliation, justice, and inclusion. Meanwhile, figures like Murat Bakan and Okan Konuralp add institutional depth and security expertise.

CHP’s Broader Strategy on the Peace Process

This development is seen as a part of CHP’s evolving stance on the Kurdish issue, moving beyond traditional security-centered narratives. The formation of the commission follows growing calls across political lines for a new dialogue framework after years of stalemate.

The party leadership has emphasized that their participation in the commission does not mean support for any hidden negotiations, but a commitment to open, democratic discussions within the legislative framework.