Republican People's Party leader Özgür Özel sharply responded to MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli's statements. Bahçeli's remarks about Selahattin Yılmaz sparked a heated debate.

Bahçeli criticized Özgür Özel for labeling Selahattin Yılmaz as a 'hired killer' during his speech in Aydın. Özel described Bahçeli's statements as false and misleading.

Özgür Özel pointed out that Bahçeli's remarks were a political provocation. Bahçeli's support for Selahattin Yılmaz drew attention as well.

Özel criticized Bahçeli's statements, stating, 'We do not want to disrupt political peace with such remarks.' This tension between the two leaders is a significant topic in Turkey's political agenda.