26.05.2026 17:20
During the controversial rally in Izmir, Özgür Özel's reaction to a citizen who fell ill drew attention. As brief panic erupted in the rally area, Özel's words, "He doesn't need an ambulance, I know a bit about these things," made the crowd laugh.
Tensions were rising at Cumhuriyet Square before the rally organized by CHP in Izmir, and a moment during the rally became a trending topic on social media.
Although the Izmir Governorship designated Gündoğdu Square for the rally, police intervened in the crowd that gathered at Cumhuriyet Square. Two people were detained during the scuffle.
ÖZEL ADDRESSED THE CROWD FROM THE BUS
CHP TBMM Group Leader Özgür Özel arrived at the area in a bus inscribed with "We protect our will, our leader, our party." After getting off the bus, Özel walked to Gündoğdu Square with the citizens.
Özel climbed onto the bus parked on Cumhuriyet Boulevard and addressed the crowd from there.
CALL FOR AN “ELECTION” TO KILIÇDAROĞLU
In his speech, Özel also called on Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, asking CHP members to go to the polls.
Özel said, “I am calling on Mr. Kemal. Let him come and let our 2 million members elect our leader within a week or two after the holiday. If you put a ballot box in front of 2 million CHP members, I am a candidate.”
REACTION TO A FAINTING CITIZEN BROUGHT SMILES
During the rally, a citizen who fainted caused a brief panic. The reaction of Özgür Özel, who noticed the situation, made the crowd laugh.
Özel said, "Take him forward. He doesn't need an ambulance; I know a bit about these things..."
Those moments were recorded by citizens in the area with their mobile phones.