Support for Kılıçdaroğlu's statements from Gürsel Tekin: The shepherd's fire has already been lit

In his post, where he stated that "from this hour on, no one will have a comfort zone," Tekin underscored that they would stand by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Gürsel Tekin issued warnings that drew attention with his words, "we remained silent when it was done to us."

Former CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu had stated on his social media account that the CHP must cleanse itself of the bribery accusations leveled against it and issued warnings.

Here are those statements by Gürsel Tekin:

Let the troll gangs who voice unpleasant and inappropriate expressions such as 'expulsion' over the name of the CHP's Chairman, Mr. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, know this very well:

Perhaps we remained silent when it was done to us, but you can never show the same audacity against Mr. Kemal.

Throughout history, all cadres of this party, including its chairmen, have always held others accountable; they have never shied away from being held accountable themselves.

We have never defended any shameless person or any corrupt individual. We have not stood by those who support a dirty system, bribery, or conflict of interest. The tradition of the CHP is clean, its conscience is clean, and its struggle is clean.

I agree with the views of my Chairman, Mr. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu:

The Republican People's Party must be kept away from slanders, conspiracies, and all kinds of dirty structures associated with corruption. This picture is no longer sustainable.

This party will cleanse itself, grow stronger, and continue on its path.

Today, we are facing an organized troll gang. Their task is clear: to tarnish the CHP's deep-rooted tradition, moral stance, and political legacy.

But let them know that this party is not a party to be designed by troll gangs, interest groups, or dark structures.

And let everyone etch this into a corner of their mind:

The shepherd's fire has already been lit.

From this hour on, no one will have a comfort zone.

You cannot bring the CHP into line with the language of troll gangs. The CHP is the party of those who struggle by paying the price, those who account for their actions with a clean record, and those who hold their heads high.

Let the troll gangs who voice unpleasant and inappropriate expressions such as 'expulsion' over the name of the CHP's Chairman, Mr. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, know this very well:
Perhaps we remained silent when it was done to us, but you can never show the same audacity against Mr. Kemal.

The general of this party...

— Gürsel Tekin (@gurseltekin34) November 22, 2025

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