ISTANBUL - "It is compulsory to hold early general elections rapidly to prevent the actual condition to deteriorate democracy," stated Turkish Industrialists` and Businessmen`s Association (TUSIAD) on Sunday, defending that the actual condition-- which was created through the statement of General Staff-- is not appropriate to the democratic practices as well as the ruling party does not care enough the rising concern of society for protection of secular regime.
In its written statement, TUSIAD noted, "the escalating tension regarding the presidential elections has reached its peak point."
"It is compulsory to solve the current crisis with sincere participation of all parties without any emotional reactions and through common sense," stated TUSIAD.
TUSIAD also stated that inseparable integrity of secularism and democracy constitutes the basis of Republic of Turkey.