Famous Istanbul-Armenian linguist Sevan Nişanyan has been proposed as an MP candidate by the Liberal Democratic Party for the upcoming elections in Turkey.

Nişanyan wrote on his Twitter page that he has accepted the proposal to become an MP, since the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party has offered him the first place. The linguist also wrote that he chose exactly that party, since its leader is an organized and decent man.

Sevan Nişanyan has always voiced the issue of the Armenian Genocide in Turkey and is eminent for his courageous behavior.

Several court rulings have been made against Nişanyan on charges of illegal construction. Currently Nişanyan is in jail, being sentenced to overall 11 years in prison.