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Necmettin Erbakan commemorated in Konya on 100th birth anniversary
Political leaders gathered in Konya to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Necmettin Erbakan, the founder of the Milli Görüş movement and former Prime Minister of Turkey. The event, held at the Karatay Youth Center, brought together heads of several political parties, including Fatih Erbakan of the Yeniden Refah Party, Mahmut Arıkan of the Saadet Party, Ali Babacan of the DEVA Party, and Zekeriya Yapıcıoğlu of HÜDA PAR. Representatives from the CHP, İYİ Party, BBP, and YENİ Party were also in attendance.
During the ceremony, speakers highlighted Erbakan’s legacy as a statesman, engineer, and religious figure. Fatih Erbakan emphasized Konya’s historical importance to the Milli Görüş movement. Ali Babacan noted Erbakan’s focus on economic independence and his ability to present politics through the lens of science and humility. Zekeriya Yapıcıoğlu described him as a sincere Muslim who viewed Islam as a comprehensive way of life encompassing politics and economics.
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Ali Babacan · Fatih Erbakan · Konya · Necmettin Erbakan · Yeniden Refah Partisi
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- [● 7 SOURCES] A commemoration program for Necmettin Erbakan was held in Konya at the Karatay Youth Center. haberton.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.aydinpost.com · www.medyahaber.com · www.haberport.com · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The event marked the 100th anniversary of Necmettin Erbakan’s birth. haberton.com · www.konyayenigun.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.aydinpost.com · www.medyahaber.com · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fatih Erbakan noted that Konya is the stronghold of the Milli Görüş movement. www.aydinpost.com · www.medyahaber.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Fatih Erbakan, Mahmut Arıkan, Ali Babacan, and Zekeriya Yapıcıoğlu attended the event. haberton.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.aydinpost.com · www.medyahaber.com · www.haberport.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Zekeriya Yapıcıoğlu described Erbakan as a sincere Muslim who opposed narrow understandings of Islam. haberton.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ali Babacan stated that Erbakan was a true cause person who presented politics with science and humility.