The prolonged government crisis has seriously jolted the political parties, particularly those of the center-right.
Party leaders face difficulties in keeping the integrity of their parties intact.
The leaders' relations with the RP, and their response to the proposed premiership of DSP leader Bulent Ecevit, play a critical role in deputies' loyalty to their parties. DYP Chairwoman Tansu Ciller's firm insistence on her premiership has created serious problems within her party. Rifat Serdaroglu, one of the leading DYP dissidents, met with colleagues at an iftar meal prior to the Parliamentary Group meeting which is expected to take place today. The DYP administration is seeking to cancel this meeting, fearing that any rebellion will create the impression of a divided party. The party's group executive board has cancelled the meeting it regularly holds on Mondays prior to the weekly group meetings.