In parallel with the forthcoming parliamentary election in Turkey, the names of the MP candidates of the political parties are being sketched out.
In the coming election, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has decided to nominate as MP candidate Istanbul Armenian journalist Markar Esayan, who is a columnist in Yeni Safak daily, Aksam daily of Turkey reported.
If Esayan makes it to the AKP’s passing list, he will be elected to the Turkish parliament and also become the first Armenian MP of the party in power.
Turkey’s next parliamentary election is slated for June 7.
