The 10th Grand National Assembly of Turkey existed from 2 May 1954 to 1 November 1957.Parliament page There were 541 MPs in the parliament. While the Democrat Party (DP) won a vast majority. The opposition was represented by the Republican People's Party (CHP) with 30 seats, the Republican Nation Party with 5 seats and 7 Independents.Election page In 1955 a new party (Liberty Party) was also founded.
Main parliamentary milestones Some of the important events in the history of the parliament are the following:Türkiye'nin 75 Yılı; Tempo Yayıncılık, İstanbul 14 May 1954 – Celal Bayar was elected as the President of Turkey for the second time 17 May 1954 – Adnan Menderes formed the 21st government of Turkey 30 May 1954 – Law 6429 Kırşehir Province was abolished (In the 1954 elections Kırşehir citizens had voted for CMP) 22 May 1955 – Polemics in the parliament between DP and CHP 12 September 1955 – Martial law as a result of 6-7 September demonstrations 15 October 1955 – A group of MPs were expelled from DP because of their support to "right to prove" in media. 8 December – Adnan Menderes formed 22nd government of Turkey 29 December 1955 – Liberty Party was founded by ex DP MPs. 1 July 1957 – Law 7001: Kırşehir Province was reestablished 27 October 1957 – General Elections
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