13.04.2026 14:51
CHP Chairman Özgür Özel and former CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu came together at the funeral ceremony held for former Speaker of the Grand National Assembly Hüsamettin Cindoruk. Kılıçdaroğlu's failure to shake hands with Özel, who was present at the funeral, was captured by cameras. It did not go unnoticed that Gürsel Tekin also did not greet Özel at the same ceremony.
A funeral ceremony was held today in Istanbul for Hüsamettin Cindoruk, an important figure in Turkish politics who passed away at the age of 93. The former Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, who died in the hospital where he was receiving treatment, is being sent off on his final journey with a state ceremony.
COLD WINDS AT THE FUNERAL
Among those attending the funeral ceremony were the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Numan Kurtulmuş, CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, IYI Party Chairman Müsavat Dervişoğlu, and former CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. During the ceremony, Kılıçdaroğlu did not greet Özel, and it was observed that the two avoided being next to each other. Additionally, it was noted that Gürsel Tekin also did not greet Özel.
WILL BE BURIED AT ZINCIRLIKUYU CEMETERY
After the ceremony at Teşvikiye Mosque, Cindoruk's body was taken to Zincirlikuyu Cemetery for burial. Known for his long political career as the Speaker of the Assembly, party chairman, and legal expert, Cindoruk will be laid to rest here.
TENSION OF 'ABSOLUTE NULLITY' IN CHP: EYES ON THE COURT DECISION
In Ankara's corridors, it is being discussed that a decision could be made this week in the case filed for the annulment of the congress where CHP Chairman Özgür Özel was elected. Allegations regarding the process have brought the internal party discussions back to the agenda.
STRIKING CLAIMS IN THE LOBBIES
According to lobby information, it was suggested that the court could decide in favor of annulling the congress in the "absolute nullity" case. In this case, claims have also emerged that former CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu could return to office.