# Turkish parliamentary opposition protests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-parliamentary-opposition-protests
> Updated: 2026-10-02T12:46:45.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

At the start of the new legislative year in Turkey, members of the Yeni Parti staged protests against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the opening session of the Grand National Assembly.

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş criticized the Yeni Parti walkout, describing the protest as lacking “democratic courtesy” and failing to show necessary respect to the presidency. Presidential Advisor Mehmet Uçum further condemned the opposition's actions, stating they were “clearly contrary to the constitutional system” and arguing that refusing to recognize the President's constitutional authority to deliver an opening speech is “illegitimate.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Turkish officials criticize opposition protests during parliamentary opening

Turkish government officials criticized opposition lawmakers for protesting President Erdoğan during the opening of the new legislative year by refusing to stand or leaving the assembly hall.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-officials-criticize-opposition-protests-during-parliamentary-opening

### 2026-09-30: Turkish Parliament Speaker criticizes Yeni Parti walkout

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş criticized Yeni Parti MPs for walking out during President Erdoğan's speech, while Erdoğan defended the AK Party against recent political controversies.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-parliament-speaker-criticizes-yeni-parti-walkout

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