21.07.2026 23:50
The first comment from CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu came regarding the new party that Özgür Özel, who decided to leave CHP, will establish. According to information reflected in the corridors, it was learned that Kılıçdaroğlu, who held a meeting with the deputies supporting him, said, "We will not oppose the opposition. We will not make any negative statements towards those who leave. They were our companions along the way at one time."
Özgür Özel, who had to leave the position of party chairman to Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu after the court's absolute nullity decision in CHP, decided to part ways with his party. Özel, who chaired the CHP's group meeting in the Turkish Parliament for the last time today, announced that they would establish the New Party.
KILIÇDAROĞLU'S INSTRUCTION: "WE WILL REMAIN SILENT"
The first reaction to Özel's departure came. According to Habertürk reporter Mahir Kılıç, Kılıçdaroğlu met with the deputies supporting him. It was learned that Kılıçdaroğlu told the deputies they would not make negative comments about Özgür Özel and other names leaving the party.
"WE WILL NOT MAKE NEGATIVE STATEMENTS"
Kılıç included the following statements in his post: "Our goal from now on is to be in power. We will not oppose the opposition. We will make our criticisms directed at the government. We will not make any negative statements about those who leave. They were our fellow travelers in their time. We will not leave any deputy or fellow traveler under accusations like 'dishonorable'. We will explain our program."