20.03.2025 22:20
The leader of the CHP, Özgür Özel, reacted strongly to the crowd's claim that "the police are using tear gas" while he was about to give a speech in front of the İBB headquarters in Saraçhane. Özel said, "I am addressing Istanbul Governor Davut Gül. Do not provoke this square. I will not see tear gas in this square. If I see it again, the police chief and the governor will be responsible for what happens."
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After the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) President Ekrem İmamoğlu, protests were held in many cities. The main address of the protests was the IBB campus in Saraçhane. Following the call of CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, a crowd gathered in Saraçhane.
ÖZEL: I WON'T SEE TEAR GAS AGAIN
An interesting incident occurred as CHP leader Özel took the stage to address the crowd. The crowd claimed that the police used tear gas. Özel, who was angered by the situation, made threats. He said, "I am addressing Istanbul Governor Davut Gül. Do not provoke this square. I will not see tear gas in this square. If I see it again, the chief of police and the governor will be responsible for what happens."
"THE GOVERNOR GAVE INSTRUCTIONS NOT TO USE TEAR GAS"
Özel, whose speech was frequently interrupted, later stated that CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik had spoken on the phone with Governor Davut Gül. Özel said, "Our provincial chairman reached the governor. He explained the situation here. He said he gave instructions not to use gas. From now on, no one should expect politics from CHP in the halls. From now on, we are in the streets, we are in the squares."
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