23.03.2025 23:40
The leader of the CHP, Özgür Özel, apologized on behalf of Mansur Yavaş, who drew the reaction of DEM Party members with his statement, "While flags that I consider rags were being waved, the police handed out cotton candies to those attending the rally." Özel stated, "Whoever has hurt someone with their words should seek forgiveness on behalf of the party's General Chairman. I once again celebrate the Newroz of all my Kurdish brothers and sisters."
"In my opinion, while the flags that are nothing but rags are being waved, the police handed out cotton candies to those who went to that rally." This statement drew the reaction of the DEM Party members, and CHP Chairman Özgür Özel responded regarding Mansur Yavaş. Without naming anyone, Özel referred to Yavaş's statement, saying, "Whoever has hurt someone with a word should seek forgiveness on behalf of the party's General Chairman. I once again celebrate the Newroz of all my Kurdish brothers."
MANSUR YAVAŞ'S "COTTON CANDY" STATEMENT
While Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested in a corruption investigation, protests continued in front of the İBB headquarters in Saraçhane. CHP Chairman Özgür Özel used striking expressions while speaking in Saraçhane. Özel recalled that the police distributed cotton candy to those who attended the Newroz event held in Cizre, Şırnak, stating, "Yesterday, while flags that I consider rags were being waved somewhere in the east, cotton candies were given to those who went to that rally." He apologized on behalf of Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş, who drew reactions with this statement.
"I HEARD SOME SMALL COMPLAINTS IN THE AREA WHERE NEVROZ WAS CELEBRATED"
Özel said: "This week of Newroz, in the hope of peace, brotherhood, and the new year, Newroz was celebrated today in Istanbul. Today, I heard some small complaints and heartbreaks from the area where Newroz was celebrated. I need to say this from here to there. We have talked a lot from this podium, in this square for five days. No words are without mistakes. Whoever spoke from this podium, if their words hurt someone, seeking forgiveness is on behalf of the party's General Chairman. I once again celebrate the Newroz of all my Kurdish brothers. I also greet Selahattin Demirtaş, who is lying in Edirne and was the Co-Chair of his party when he was first placed there!"