In 1976, he became the head of Beyoğlu youth branch of the Islamist National Salvation Party (MSP), and was then promoted to chair for the Istanbul youth branch of the party.
He became the head of Beyoğlu youth branch of the Islamist National Salvation Party (MSP). This was in 1976. He was then promoted to chair for the Istanbul youth branch of the party. This was in 1976.