24.07.2026 13:00
After the logo of the New Party, founded by Özgür Özel and 90 accompanying members of parliament who resigned from the CHP, was revealed, a statement from Presidential Chief Advisor Oktay Saral sparked significant discussion. Following Özel's farewell and signature video, Saral posted, targeting the New Party's logo, saying, "It won't be very difficult for those who gather around Yeni Rakı to gather around the new party. Is the logo a coincidence or subconscious? That's for the public to decide..."
Özgür Özel, together with 90 deputies, resigned from CHP and signed the founding documents of the New Party. A video was released showing Özel signing the documents. While signing the documents, Özel stated, 'May it be auspicious for the homeland, the nation, our party, and all of us.' The logo of the New Party has also been revealed.
OKTAY SARAL'S POST: IS THE LOGO COINCIDENCE?
As the repercussions of this development continue, Presidential Chief Advisor Oktay Saral made a striking assessment regarding the New Party's logo. Sharing on his social media account, Saral said, 'It will not be very difficult for those who gathered around Yeni Rakı to gather around the new party. Is the logo a coincidence or a subconscious message; the public will judge…'
Here is Oktay Saral's post;