13th Parliament of Turkey

The 13th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 10 October 1965 to 12 October 1969.^[1] There were 456 MPs in the lower house. The majority of the MPs were the members of Justice Party (AP). Main opposition Party was Republican People’s Party (CHP). Other parties were, Nation Party (MP), New Turkey Party (1961), Workers Party (TİP) and, Republican Villagers Nation Party (CKMP).^[2]

Main parliamentary milestones

Some of the important events in the history of the parliament are the following:^[3]

27 October 1965– Süleyman Demirel of AP formed the 30th government of Turkey
26 March 1966 – Upon Cemal Gürsel’s illness Cevdet Sunay was elected as the 5th president of Turkey
7 May 1966 – Police investigation in parliament building caused protests
3 August 1966-Law 780:Amnesty Law
17 October 1966 – Unity Party (BP) was founded
12 May 1967 – Reliance Party (GP) was founded by MPs issued from CHP
1 March 1968 –Change in election system (End of National remnant system)
12 October 1969 –General elections

Preceded by 12th Parliament of Turkey	13th Parliament of Turkey Ferruh Bozbeyli 10 October 1965-12 October 1969	Succeeded by 14th Parliament of Turkey

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