Garo Paylan, MP elected by Turkey’s pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party (HDP), has brought to the parliamentary agenda the issue regarding the recent-day attempts of targeting Armenians and other national and sexual minorities.

According to the Istanbul-based Armenian “Agos” newspaper, during the press conference held in the parliament, Garo Paylan said that during the last 15 days the law enforcement authorities have taken no measures with respect to racist and hate speeches in Turkey. He also referred to the notorious statements by the nationalists following the concert by the Armenian world-famous pianist Tigran Hamasyan, as well as the statement by the Mayor of Adana regarding the three Armenian MPs who have entered the Turkish parliament.

Garo Paylan announced he is going to sue Tolga Adıgüzel, head of the local branch of the “Idealist Hearths” nationalist institution of Kars for targeting Armenians, saying: “Should we now go for a hunt for Armenians in the streets of Kars?”

“With regard to hate speeches and statements which prepare ground for crimes, I urge prosecutors to take [corresponding] measures,” the Armenian MP said.