The delegates of oppositional Republican People’s Party (CHP) regional congress in Kars (Turkey) sharply criticized ruling Justice and Development party.

According to Turkish siyasalbirikim website, in his speech Cetin Bilgir – newly appointed chairman of CHP (Kars branch), underlined that currently situation in the country in healthcare and education had worsen. He stated that demographic crisis of urban population is registered, stressing that poverty rate increased as well. Bilgir emphasized that Kars province suffered from failure in Armenia-Turkey reconciliation most.

Strikingly, oppositionist insists that Armenia-Turkey reconciliation process already failed. Nevertheless, CHP leader repeatedly stated that they will vote against the Protocols in the Turkish parliament till the progress in Karabakh peace process is registered.

Earlier, Kars province governor collected 50 000 signatures for Armenia-Turkey border opening which is a good result considering that total population is 70 000 people.

A.G.