10.07.2024 08:20
The claim that the former leader of the CHP, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, is behind the newly established SHP, whose establishment procedures were completed as of June 28, has been a subject of debate for days. Responding to the news in the press, Kılıçdaroğlu said, "Am I going to become the leader of the SHP? Such things have been written and drawn. All of these are pure imagination. We are members of the CHP, I have already been the leader of the CHP. We cannot have any search for another party."
The Social Democrat Populist Party (SHP), which completed its establishment procedures on June 28, 2024, is listed in the "active political parties" list of the Court of Cassation. According to the information on the Court of Cassation's website, the main headquarters of the SHP appears to be in Kızılay Karanfil Street in Ankara.
WHO ESTABLISHED THE PARTY?
Following the news that the SHP was reestablished after 14 years, discussions began about who established the party. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the former leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP), made a statement regarding the allegations that he established the party, saying, "Am I going to become the leader of the SHP? Such things were written and drawn. All of them are imaginary. We are members of the CHP, I served as the leader of the CHP. We do not have any search for another party."
BÜLENT KERİMOĞLU ALSO DENIED THE ALLEGATIONS
Journalist Şaban Sevinç claimed that former Bakırköy Mayor Bülent Kerimoğlu was behind the establishment of the SHP. Bülent Kerimoğlu also denied the allegations and made a statement through his X account. Kerimoğlu's statement is as follows;
• Do you have any role in the establishment of the SHP, are you the founder?
I have no involvement. I am neither a member of the advisory board nor the founding board nor the management. I have not had any encouragement or guidance. So, there is no involvement on my part. I am a member of the CHP, I continue to work for the success of my party.
• Does Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu have any influence or role?
I cannot speak on behalf of Mr. Kılıçdaroğlu, but I do not think he has any interest, knowledge, or involvement. I am a member of the CHP, and I will continue to work for the success and the government of my party.
• There is an allegation that people like Battal İlgezdi and Ali Kılıç are behind this, what do you think?
I don't know, I don't think so. I haven't seen or talked to him since the evening of the congress on November 4, 2023.
• What do you think about the reestablishment of the SHP? Do you support it?
We are people who believe in left-wing, social democratic thinking. We would be happy to support the rise of the left against conservatism, racism, and totalitarianism in the world and in our country. In conclusion, I am a member of the CHP, and I will continue to work for the success and the government of my party.