Serkan Ramanlı, a Member of Parliament from HÜDA PAR (Free Cause Party) representing Batman, underscored the necessity of peaceful solutions to the Kurdish issue during his visit to the Batman Independent Journalists Association.

He expressed disappointment with past efforts and stressed the critical role of ending violence in achieving social peace.

"The Solution Process Was a Big Disappointment"

Reflecting on previous initiatives to address the Kurdish issue, Ramanlı described the solution process from a decade ago as a beacon of hope that ultimately led to disillusionment.

“There's nothing left unsaid about the Kurdish issue. Everyone is aware, yet there remains a lack of political will for a solution,” Ramanlı noted. “We had hoped for resolution, an end to violence, and social peace. Despite the errors made during the process, we supported it. Unfortunately, instead, violence and social unrest only escalated.”

"Violence Is Not a Right"

Ramanlı criticized the reliance on violence to seek rights, asserting that armed conflict undermines peace efforts.

“Rights cannot be secured through violence. Weapons, killings, and bombings do not bring justice. Forty years of experience have taught us this,” he said. “If weapons are deactivated, political avenues will have a stronger role in resolving the Kurdish issue.”

Progress Despite Challenges

Ramanlı acknowledged some advances from the earlier solution process, pointing out that measures like Kurdish-language broadcasting on TRT Kürdi, Kurdish lessons, and political propaganda were outcomes of state reform, not armed struggle.

“These steps were achieved through the transformation of the state itself, not through the influence of weapons,” he explained.

"Kurds Are the Biggest Victims of Violence"

He highlighted the devastating impact of four decades of conflict, emphasizing that Kurds have suffered the most.

“Kurds have been the ones most killed, whose villages were burned, and who were forced to migrate. We've borne the brunt of the violence, and it makes no sense to perpetuate something that does not benefit the Kurdish people,” he remarked.

Peaceful Struggle as the Way Forward

Ramanlı advocated for a peaceful approach to securing Kurdish rights, arguing that deactivating weapons would dispel societal fears and bolster the quest for justice.

“No right is granted without struggle. If we eliminate violence, we'll have a stronger position in defending our people's rights,” he stated. “Weapons fuel social fears, but these fears will dissipate if violence is abandoned.”

Addressing Broader Fears

He also called for addressing the concerns of the broader Turkish society when discussing Kurdish rights.

“Violence must be ended to manage the emotions and fears of Turkish society. Similar fears were once stirred when defending the rights of religious people. Today, the same is happening with the Kurdish issue,” Ramanlı explained.

HÜDA PAR Open to Dialogue

Reiterating HÜDA PAR’s commitment to contributing to a solution, Ramanlı affirmed the party's readiness for inter-party dialogue and cooperation.

“Our door is open to everyone. We are always prepared to contribute constructively,” he said. “The solution process can advance through peaceful discussions and strengthened social and political support.”

As calls for dialogue and peaceful solutions grow, Ramanlı’s remarks highlight the importance of collective efforts to address the long-standing Kurdish issue and achieve lasting peace. (ILKHA)