30.05.2026 18:10
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who returned to the CHP headquarters after 2.5 years by court decision, had a difficult moment in front of cameras during a holiday greeting program. Addressing party members from the podium, Kılıçdaroğlu wanted to release a white dove to deliver a message of peace after his speech. However, despite all his efforts, the dove in his hand would not take flight. As the stubborn bird resisted flying, Kılıçdaroğlu found a solution by handing the dove over to his security guard.
CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who returned to his post after the court's absolute nullity decision, celebrated the holiday with party members in front of the headquarters building after a 2.5-year break. The event was marked by the 'pigeon crisis' at the closing, overshadowing Kılıçdaroğlu's harsh statements on internal party agenda.
SAID 'WE WILL BE PURIFIED', TRIED TO RELEASE A PEACE DOVE
Addressing the crowd gathered in front of the headquarters and signaling a radical change within the party, Kılıçdaroğlu concluded his speech by saying, 'We will be purified, first CHP, then Turkey will be purified. This place is the home of all of us, the people.' After the speech, a white dove was presented to Kılıçdaroğlu as a gesture of internal party peace.
DESPITE ALL EFFORTS, IT DID NOT TAKE OFF
Taking the white dove in his hand at the podium, Kılıçdaroğlu tried to release the bird into the sky. However, the stubborn dove refused to fly from his hand.
Despite flapping its wings, the bird refused to take off and almost clung to the CHP leader's hand, causing awkward and funny moments on stage.
HANDED IT TO HIS BODYGUARD
Unable to make the dove fly amid the bewildered looks of party members and cameras, Kılıçdaroğlu had to hand the stubborn bird to his close bodyguard to avoid harming the animal. Those moments were captured second by second on camera, while the bodyguard sent the dove into the sky with a single motion.