Özel will commence his tour, originally planned months ago but postponed due to a broken leg, from Diyarbakır on the evening of Oct. 22.

During his six-day tour, which follows his party’s parliamentary group meeting, he is expected to visit Batman, Mardin, Şırnak, Hakkari and Van.

Özel will also hold talks with several officials at the provincial and district headquarters of his party. He is expected to meet with the mayors of the other municipalities, apart from the Hakkari Municipality, which is under the administration of government-appointed trustee Ali Çelik.

In Mardin, Özel will be hosted for dinner by Mardin Mayor Ahmet Türk at his residence. Türk had previously paid a visit to Özel at CHP headquarters.

Özel will visit the governors of the municipalities along his route.

In Diyarbakır, Özel is expected to convene with representatives from civil society organizations and professional chambers. He is also slated to hold a series of engagements with various segments of society, particularly the youth.