24.10.2026 22:00
CHP General Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who visited the chamber of tradesmen in Gaziantep, was gifted traditional clothing and a hat specific to Kyrgyzstan. Wearing the clothes given to him, CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu made a joke that also referenced President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Kılıçdaroğlu's words "Just don't share this. If Erdoğan hears about it, he'll say, 'Did you declare your kingdom?'" became the most notable moment of the visit.
A humorous remark came from CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu during his visit to Gaziantep. Wearing the Kyrgyz clothes gifted to him, the CHP leader made a joking reference to President Erdoğan.
KYRGYZ CLOTHES WERE GIFTED IN GAZIANTEP
CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu visited a tradesmen's chamber as part of his contacts in Gaziantep. During the visit, traditional clothes and a hat reflecting Kyrgyz culture were gifted to CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Accepting the gifts presented to him, CHP Chairman Kılıçdaroğlu put on the traditional clothes and also placed the Kyrgyz hat on his head. However, the most striking part of the visit was the joke the CHP leader made about his new appearance.
WHEN HE PUT ON THE HAT, HE REMINDED PEOPLE OF PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN
CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, seen in Kyrgyz clothes, addressed those around him and made a reference to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The CHP leader used a humorous expression about what kind of comment President Erdoğan might make upon seeing him in traditional clothes. CHP Chairman Kılıçdaroğlu teased those present during the visit with the words, “Just don't share this. If Erdoğan hears about it, he'll say, ‘Have you declared your kingdom?’”