11.04.2026 20:50
The Nevşehir rally of CHP Chairman Özgür Özel became a hot topic in politics due to allegations of "organized booing" directed at Justice Minister Akın Gürlek and the subsequent mutual accusations. Özel, targeting Minister Gürlek at the rally, said, "May God not let anyone fall into this state in their own hometown," which backfired in the public eye. This statement by Özel brought back to the agenda the harsh protests he faced during martyr funerals and various events in his own hometown of Manisa.
The CHP Chairman Özgür Özel's rally in Nevşehir ignited a new polemic with allegations of political courtesy and "organized protest." Outbursts targeting Justice Minister Akın Gürlek at the rally sparked a public debate about being "booed in his own hometown."
"ALLEGATION OF 'ORGANIZED BOOING'"
It was claimed that Özgür Özel had pre-planned the protests against Justice Minister Akın Gürlek at the Nevşehir rally. According to the allegation, the crowd was encouraged to boo through groups placed at specific points in the area. However, this move was met with backlash from some citizens of Nevşehir, who interpreted it as "they are coming from outside and targeting our fellow townsman." Despite participation from surrounding provinces through a transportation system, it was noteworthy that the crowd at the rally did not exceed 2,000 people.
"MAY GOD NOT PUT ANYONE IN THIS SITUATION," REMINDED MANISA
Özel's statement from the podium, "May God not put anyone in this situation in their own hometown," created a boomerang effect on social media. Following these words, attention turned to Özgür Özel's own hometown of Manisa. Images resurfaced showing Özel being booed by citizens at martyr funerals in Manisa, raising questions such as, "Is Özel the one who faces backlash in his own hometown?"
DISCOMFORT WITH "RALLY LANGUAGE" IN CHP BACKROOMS
Özgür Özel's recent harsh and tense tone is on the agenda not only for his opponents but also for his own party. Following scandalous allegations against Uşak Mayor Özkan Yalım, it is noted that Özel's political language has become more aggressive. In CHP backrooms, it is discussed that the party's consultation mechanisms have weakened and methods like "organized protest" have harmed the party's image.
DEBATES ON POLITICAL COURTESY HEATED UP
The attempt to target a minister in his own hometown was interpreted as pushing the boundaries of courtesy in political circles. The lackluster participation in Nevşehir and the subsequent "reminder of Manisa" revealed that Özel's move in Nevşehir initiated a discussion contrary to expectations, turning against him.