Turkish opposition party MHP leader criticizes defamation campaign against his party

ANKARA (A.A) - 13.06.2011 - The leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) criticized defamation campaigns and attacks against his political party. 
Devlet Bahceli said in a statement about unofficial results of the general elections, "we respect the preference made by Turkish people. They have given us the role of opposition."
"Pre-election scenarios revealed a thought-provoking and controversial situation. Defamation campaigns and attacks against MHP constituted a stain in the history of our democracy," he said. 
"We are determined to make any efforts for the benefit of our people at any cost. MHP takes into consideration our people's support and attaches great importance to this," he added. 
MHP has 13.01 percent of the votes, winning 53 seats at the 550-seat parliament.