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Turkish Deputy Speaker leadership change
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2026-10-31 12:48 UTC → 2026-10-31 17:39 UTC ·
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Bekir Bozdağ resigned from his position as Deputy Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) on October 6, 2026, citing health concerns. Following his resignation, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appointed Yusuf Beyazıt to succeed him. Beyazıt, an AK Party representative from Tokat, officially assumed his duties after a handover ceremony. Later in October, On October 29, 2026, Beyazıt conducted his first official visit to his hometown of Tokat. During this visit, he met with local party officials, municipal leaders, and AK Party officials in Tokat, where he noted organization members. At the AK Party Tokat Provincial Presidency, Beyazıt emphasized that his appointment marked represents a significant milestone, noting it is the first time a representative from that province has held the role of Deputy Speaker in the history of the Republic. Republic that Tokat has been represented by a TBMM Deputy Speaker. He expressed gratitude to President Erdoğan and called for national unity and brotherhood. Additionally, Beyazıt visited the Tokat Municipality, where he met with Mayor Mehmet Kemal Yazıcıoğlu to discuss local needs, municipal projects, and the importance of cooperation between local and central governments.
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