| Description | Nationalist party active in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. Party identifies with and supports the rights of Anatolian Alevism, whose adherents follow the Islamic teachings of Haji Bektash Veli. Party favors state intervention in the markets and more government support in the Turkish hinterlands. Party was founded by businessman Haydar Baş (died on April 14, 2020) and is led by his brother Hüseyin Baş. Party was made famous by the popular slogan "Work, food, this time Haydar Baş (İş, aş, bu defa Haydar Baş)" [Bağımsız Türkiye Partisi (BTP)]. |
