The Governorship of \u0130stanbul has banned the TKP’s rally scheduled for April 2 under the slogan of \u201c\u0130stanbul says \u2018no\u2019!\u201d, on March 31, just 2 days before the meeting.<\/p>\n
Since the Justice and Development Party (AKP) holds pro-\u2018yes\u2019 campaign meetings across the country in the run-up to the referendum, the Communist Party of Turkey reacted the ban of the rally with a public declaration.<\/p>\n
THE PEOPLE STILL CONTINUE TO SAY \u2018NO\u2019!<\/strong><\/p>\n TKP\u2019s statement read: \u201cThe Governorship of \u0130stanbul banned the meeting, \u2018\u0130stanbul Says No\u2019, which is scheduled to be held on April 2, on the grounds of the fact that \u2018the rally venue is not listed as a meeting place\u2019. It is no surprising to us that the Governorship has banned this meeting. However, no one should doubt that the ban will just reinforce our resolution.\u201d<\/p>\n TKP pointed out the hypocritical approach of the government: \u201cConsidering that the supporters of the ruling power can hold outdoor and indoor meetings wherever they want, unlawfulness becomes apparent. The meeting of April 2 has been banned, but the people are still continuing to say \u2018no\u2019!\u201d<\/p>\n Showing its resolute stance against government\u2019s bans, the statement continued: \u201cThe Communist Party of Turkey does not opt for reviewing its resolution on holding the meeting, \u2018\u0130stanbul Says No\u2019. Taking the responsibility of holding the meeting in such a way that our people, who say \u2018no\u2019, can attend it, the Party will make an application to hold a rally, \u2018The People Say No\u2019, on April 9 in \u0130stanbul.\u201d<\/p>\n The Communist Party of Turkey concluded: \u201cGovernmental officials may dismiss the legal responsibilities arising from the authorities they are using today without recognizing the Constitution, laws, and rights. They should definitely not consider that they will not be called to account for the historical responsibilities they assume.\u201d <\/p>\n The Communist Party of Turkey\u2019s statement also announced that the details of the rally on April 9 will be declared on Monday, April 3, calling the people to come together in \u0130stanbul on April 9 in order to show that the people cannot be silenced with bans. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n