Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan targeted MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli with his statements. Özcan claimed that Bahçeli could no longer represent Turkish nationalism.

Özcan stated that MHP is no longer the center of Turkish nationalism, asserting that Bahçeli is not even a member of the nationalist community. These remarks drew strong reactions from MHP deputies.

MHP deputies responded with harsh insults, labeling Özcan as 'worthless' and 'dishonorable'. Elazığ Deputy Semih Işıkver used strong language against him.

This controversy highlights the tense political climate in Turkey. Özcan's statements and the reactions from MHP deputies resonated widely on social media.