Bahçeli Proposes 19 New Provinces and 78 New Districts Under Administrative Reform Plan

MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli announced a plan to establish 19 new provinces and 78 new districts across Turkey. The proposal is part of the '100 Provinces, 1000 Districts' project, which aims to align public administration with the presidential government system. Bahçeli shared the details in a statement to Türkgün newspaper.

Bahçeli described the project as an administrative vision for the Turkish Century. He stated that the initiative is not based solely on economic and social needs, but is also a strategic move for Turkey's future growth and development.

“The 100 Provinces, 1000 Districts project is not fed only by economic, social, human and similar needs; it is also the future move of a growing, developing and advancing Turkey within the scope of the Turkish Century.”

The MHP leader argued that rising population, rapid urbanization, and changing socio-economic structures make the revision of the administrative structure mandatory. He said local demands for public services have become more diverse.

According to Bahçeli, statistical data and socio-political conditions were evaluated during the preparation process. He confirmed that 19 new provinces and 78 new districts are envisaged based on these assessments.

Bahçeli outlined five main principles for strengthening the state in the second century of the Republic. These include balance among legislative, executive, and judicial powers, as well as justice, rights, and corporate system development.

The plan includes specific districts that could become provinces, such as Akhisar, Alanya, Anamur, Cizre, Çorlu, Edremit, Ergani, Ereğli, Fethiye, Gebze, and İnegöl. Bahçeli said the arrangements will support Turkey's growth and development targets.

The announcement was made on November 1, 2026, with statements published by Kocatepe Gazetesi and Yeni Malatya. No further legislative steps or implementation dates were specified in the reports.