Protests continue against the 'absolute nullity' decision

In the Ortaca district of Muğla, the "absolute nullity" decision regarding the evacuation of the Republican People's Party (CHP) headquarters by police and the cancellation of the party congress was protested by party members. The gathered group stated that the process concerns not only the party but also the future of the country's democracy and elections.

CHP Ortaca District Chair Osman Cihan Çimen emphasized that the incident should no longer be viewed merely as an internal party issue. Çimen called out to all segments of society, stating, "This issue has ceased to be a matter for the Republican People's Party. This is a matter for Turkey."

EMPHASIS ON UNITY AND SOLIDARITY IN REACTIONS

While sending a message of unity during the ongoing process, Çimen said, "Those who claim to be 'nullity supporters' with this misguided mentality, who break down the party's doors and occupy our headquarters, who collaborate with collaborators, and who work with the collaborators of the Palace, are not one of us. They never have been. Those who write and draw on social media, speaking against the party, against the chairman, and against the party's elected officials, from provincial chairs to members of parliament, during such a period are not one of us, and they never have been. These people are not our fellow travelers."

Çimen addressed not only party members but also opposition voters who did not vote for the CHP and citizens concerned about the country's direction. Emphasizing that current developments closely concern the country's democratic future, he said, "I am calling out to opposition voters who did or did not vote for the CHP, and to citizens who feel distressed and uncomfortable with the direction of the country; this issue has ceased to be a matter for the Republican People's Party. This is a matter for Turkey. It is a question of whether democracy will continue in Turkey, whether free elections will continue, and whether the regime will remain as we know it or not. Therefore, you must lend your support today; tomorrow may be too late."

With this protest held in Ortaca, it was observed that reactions to recent developments within the party and demands for democracy are being voiced loudly at the local level as well.