09.06.2026 11:12
Following the scuffle in front of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and the 'dual leadership' meeting crisis, a swift response came from the Kılıçdaroğlu camp to claims leaked to the press that the CHP group meeting had been canceled. Kılıçdaroğlu's Press Advisor Atakan Sönmez stated that the meeting had not been canceled and that negotiations between the parties were ongoing. After this announcement, Kılıçdaroğlu made a statement and declared that he would not go to the Parliament.
Dizzying developments are taking place behind the scenes in Ankara ahead of the controversial group meeting planned for today at 13:30 in the Republican People's Party (CHP).
After supporters of Özgür Özel and Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu faced off at the gates of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, claims that the group meeting was canceled to lower tensions began to spread rapidly. However, these claims were denied by Kılıçdaroğlu's camp.
"NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE"
Kılıçdaroğlu's Press Advisor Atakan Sönmez made a brief statement to clear up public confusion and update the latest situation regarding the process. Sönmez stated that there was no cancellation decision yet, signaling that a search for compromise is ongoing behind the scenes.
In that critical message shared with the public, Sönmez said:
"There is no decision to cancel the group meeting. Meetings and negotiations are continuing."
EYES ON THE CRITICAL HOUR
This statement revealed that an intense diplomatic effort is underway between the aides of both leaders to resolve the crisis over "who will take the podium." What outcome the negotiations will yield and which scenario will unfold at the Parliament Group Hall at the meeting time of 13:30 remains the most anticipated topic in Ankara.
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