US EditionBeşir Atalay's Name Was Erased From the Campus, and the Ak Party Founders Rebelled.
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NECİP F. BAHADIR | COMMENTARY Beşir Atalay's friends were quite offended by the removal of his name from the university campus. The mild reactions first surfaced in the media. Atalay's close friend, Fehmi Koru, wrote two articles in Karar. The objections extended to the AKP and its media. Yeni Şafak also weighed in. This is the story from a few weeks ago... Even though I'm far away, I'm following it closely, within my means. From former MPs […] …
The removal of Beşir Atalay's name from Kırıkkale University fueled debates about loyalty within the AKP. Bülent Arınç, Abdulhamit Gül, and Ayşe Böhürler issued consecutive statements condemning the decision. Arınç stated, "This decision reeks of hypocrisy," while Gül declared, "It disregards loyalty." Ayşe Böhürler declared, "This decision is disloyal enough to inspire proverbs."
The removal of Beşir Atalay's name from Kırıkkale University and its conversion into a "Martyrs' Campus" sparked a crisis within the AKP. Following widespread criticism, AKP heavyweight Bülent Arınç called the decision "disrespectful and politically malicious" and addressed Erdoğan.
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