21.07.2026 22:01
The dismissal process in CHP continues. Most recently, the district chairpersons of Başakşehir, Büyükçekmece, Beylikdüzü, Kadıköy, Pendik, Silivri, and Esenyurt in Istanbul were removed from office along with their administrations.
In the Republican People's Party (CHP), dismissal processes continue after Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu returned to the general chairmanship following the court's absolute nullity decision. With the latest decision taken by the party administration; the district chairpersons of Başakşehir, Büyükçekmece, Beylikdüzü, Kadıköy, Pendik, Silivri, and Esenyurt in Istanbul, along with their district executive boards, have been dismissed.
STATEMENT FROM GÜRSEL TEKİN
In his statement on the matter via social media, Gürsel Tekin said: "To the public, the Republican People's Party is a long-established Republic institution built upon its charter, program, organizational discipline, and political ethics. No duty and no position are above these rules.
In particular, it is absolutely unacceptable for individuals holding the title of district chairperson in our Istanbul organization to engage in preparations for another political formation while performing their duties, to mediate this, or to be part of activities incompatible with the party's identity.
7 DISTRICT CHAIRPERSONS DISMISSED
Everyone representing the Republican People's Party must first and foremost adhere to this party's charter, organizational discipline, and political ethics. It is unthinkable for those acting against these principles to continue their duties. Therefore, the district chairpersons and administrations listed below have been dismissed; the district chairpersons have also been referred to the disciplinary process as a precaution.
The Republican People's Party is not a tool for anyone's personal political account. Our party's institutional identity, discipline, and traditions are above any personal discretion. There is no room for even the slightest compromise on this matter.
- CHP Başakşehir District Chairperson and administration
- CHP Büyükçekmece District Chairperson and administration
- CHP Beylikdüzü District Chairperson and administration
- CHP Kadıköy District Chairperson and administration
- CHP Pendik District Chairperson and administration
- CHP Silivri District Chairperson and administration
- CHP Esenyurt District Chairperson and administration have been dismissed."