TCK bill draws criticism

In his statement to Parliament Anadol said: "The train leaves on Oct 1. We should get off with the minimum loss. Prime Minister Erdogan is trying to catch up with the train instead of boarding on time with a ticket."

The withdrawal of the draft, consisting of 346 articles, for the inclusion of an amendment criminalizing adultery has drawn criticisim. It was stated that Erdogan’s stance would have negative effects on the Progress report" to be introduced on Oct,6. Anadol said he was suspicious of whether Erdogan aspires for Turkey’s full membership to the EU and that the government was throwing away opportunities and ignoring public aspirations to join the EU in order to give messages to the religious orders.

Anadol mentioned the words of Erdogan when he was elected mayor saying, "I am the Imam of Istanbul," and he said Erdogan regarded himself as the, "Imam of Turkey," at present.