"Let the terrorist leader ... unilaterally declare that terrorism is over and that his organisation has been dissolved," Bahçeli told parliament.
This unexpected statement comes as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Bahçeli's ally, is reportedly seeking support from the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM).
Currently, Turkey's constitution limits Erdoğan, in power since 2003 as prime minister and later president, from running for office again unless early elections are called.
Mulling Öcalan's release marks a significant shift for Bahçeli, who has previously taken a hardline stance against the PKK, strongly supporting military action against the group.
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