Democratic Center Party (Turkey)
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Democratic Center Party was a conservative
political party in Turkey
.
It was established by the former mayor of İstanbul Bedrettin Dalan
on May 17, 1990, who left the center-right Motherland Party
ANAP, he was one of the founders in 1983.
Democratic Center Party merged with the Süleyman Demirel
's right-wing, conservative True Path Party
DYP on September 14, 1991, shortly before the general elections of October 20, 1991.
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
political party in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
.
It was established by the former mayor of İstanbul Bedrettin Dalan
Bedrettin Dalan
Bedrettin Dalan is a Turkish engineer, former politician and the first mayor of Greater Istanbul. He is the founder of İSTEK Vakfı, a foundation for education and culture, and Yeditepe University in Istanbul.-Biography:...
on May 17, 1990, who left the center-right Motherland Party
Motherland Party (Turkey)
The Motherland Party, was a political party in Turkey. It was founded in 1983 by Turgut Özal. It was merged to Democratic Party in October 2009...
ANAP, he was one of the founders in 1983.
Democratic Center Party merged with the Süleyman Demirel
Süleyman Demirel
Sami Süleyman Gündoğdu Demirel, better known as Süleyman Demirel , is a Turkish politician who served as Prime Minister seven times and was the ninth President of Turkey.-Life:Demirel was born in İslamköy, a town in Isparta Province...
's right-wing, conservative True Path Party
True Path Party
The Democratic Party , abbreviated to DP, is a centre-right, conservative Turkish political party, established by Suleyman Demirel in 1983 as the Right Path Party...
DYP on September 14, 1991, shortly before the general elections of October 20, 1991.