CHP Deputy Chairman and Party Spokesperson Müslim Sarı announced his party's new wage hike proposals for pensions and the minimum wage in a statement following the Central Executive Board meeting.
The CHP Central Executive Board (MYK) met at the party headquarters under the chairmanship of Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Speaking to the press after the meeting, Sarı drew attention to the impact of economic conditions on low-income groups.
Sarı stated, "The CHP proposes that the lowest pension be set above 40 thousand liras, that the salaries of civil servant and worker retirees be increased in parallel, and that the minimum wage be raised to at least 52 thousand liras."
Sarı also evaluated the proposal by MHP Deputy Chairman Mustafa Kalaycı to remove corruption and bribery crimes from the scope of legislative immunity. Stating that the CHP would support such a regulation, Sarı said that immunity should be limited to parliamentary speech.
Sarı remarked, "We would always support this proposal. We support keeping allegations related to bribery and corruption outside the scope of immunity. Being a member of parliament should not grant the freedom to commit crimes."
Addressing the allegations regarding Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Candan Yüceer, Sarı said that Yüceer had resigned from the CHP to join the New Party, and that there were rumors she would switch to the AK Party.
Responding to questions regarding a potential mayoral election in the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Sarı stated that the political balance in the municipal council had changed, and expressed their desire to maintain a common ground for action to prevent Istanbul from passing to the AK Party.
Sarı noted that in this context, they held a meeting with İBB Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan and 8 mayors in Istanbul, and evaluated the roadmap with municipal council members. He also stated that the process regarding the CHP's party congress calendar is proceeding in accordance with the previously announced plan.
News Source: 12punto
