Search for a new front in CHP: 'We will meet with everyone'
Following the absolute nullity ruling that led to his removal from office, Özgür Özel held consecutive meetings with party boards and deputies in Parliament. Sources close to Özel stated that they are also establishing contact with deputies who previously supported Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu but reacted to the police intervention against the party, sending the message: "We will keep the party together with the broadest participation."
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Following the absolute nullity ruling by the appellate court, former CHP Chairman Özgür Özel continues his contacts within the party. According to a report by Sarp Sağkal from Cumhuriyet newspaper, Özel met with his party's policy board chairs at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey yesterday.
It was stated that after this meeting, Özel, who also held meetings with deputies in groups, is expected to continue his contacts in Parliament in the coming days. It is noted that he will meet regularly with deputies as part of discussions aimed at protecting party unity and solidarity.
DECISION TO RETURN TO MYK MEETINGS
It was learned that a decision was made for some individuals serving in the party's presidential candidacy office to participate in Central Executive Board (MYK) meetings again during this process.
This step is considered to be aimed at strengthening coordination within the party and increasing communication between different teams.
CONTACTS ALSO BEING ESTABLISHED WITH DEPUTIES WHO SUPPORTED KILIÇDAROĞLU
Sources close to Özel announced that they are also conducting meetings with deputies who previously supported Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu but reacted to the events following the police intervention at the CHP Headquarters.
Stating that they are working to ensure the broadest possible consensus within the party, these sources expressed that the opinions of all segments will be consulted.
“WE WILL OVERCOME THIS PERIOD IN UNITY”
Individuals close to Özel made the following assessment regarding the ongoing contacts:
“We will keep the party together with the broadest participation. We will take everyone's opinion. We will overcome this period in unity. We will defend the CHP with unity. The police raid was a situation that drew everyone's reaction. Kemal Bey's defense of this was also not well received. He tried to legitimize what happened by saying, 'Why were the deputies not allowed into the party?' For this reason, we will meet with all our friends who criticize this situation. We will also ask for their support. These meetings will continue.”