He made headlines with his 'We don't want to leave the country to the CHP' remark: Another reaction to Ali Babacan from Ümit Özdağ
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ responded to Ali Babacan's remarks that 'We don't want to leave the country to the CHP' via social media. Özdağ reacted to Babacan by saying, 'One should not attack the CHP, but rather support the CHP which is under attack.'
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A new topic of debate in politics has emerged following DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan's statements regarding the CHP. While Babacan's remarks, 'We don't want to leave the country to a CHP that is preoccupied with its own internal troubles,' sparked debate within the opposition front, a notable response came from Zafer Party Chairman Ümit Özdağ.
In a post on his social media account, Özdağ quoted Babacan's words and used harsh language.
ÖZDAĞ EMPHASIZES 'LOYALTY'
In his post, Ümit Özdağ reminded that DEVA Party deputies entered Parliament through CHP lists in the 2023 General Elections.
Özdağ used the following expressions in his statement:
“Mr. Ali, I might be able to make this statement. However, you entered parliament with the votes of CHP voters. What you should be doing today is not attacking the CHP, but showing your loyalty by supporting the CHP, which is under attack.”
BABACAN'S WORDS SPARKED DEBATE
Ali Babacan's use of the phrase, 'We don't want to leave the country to a CHP that is preoccupied with its own internal troubles,' in his statement has caused a wide echo on the political agenda.
Babacan also criticized the CHP's approach to party transfers, stating:
“There is no problem when they pin badges on deputies from other parties, but when you pin a badge on one of their deputies or mayors, they raise hell.”