09.06.2026 14:50
The uncertainty over who would speak at CHP's group meeting in Parliament ended days later. Özgür Özel took the podium in Parliament. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, on the other hand, addressed party members at the headquarters. The full attendance in the hall during Kılıçdaroğlu's speech drew attention.
The long-awaited mystery of 'Who will take the podium at the parliamentary group meeting?' in the Republican People's Party (CHP) has finally been resolved. After days overshadowed by internal leadership and dual-head debates, the CHP witnessed two different leaders speaking at two separate addresses on the same day. Özgür Özel addressed the group under the roof of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, while Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu made a show of force at the party headquarters.
THE CROWD IN THE HALL DREW ATTENTION
The hall where Kılıçdaroğlu spoke was packed to capacity, and the intense interest from party members drew attention. This crowded and enthusiastic atmosphere at the headquarters was interpreted as 'Support for Kılıçdaroğlu is increasing.'
'WE WILL TERMINATE ALL THE DIRTY ONES'
Addressing the MPs and party members gathered at CHP headquarters, Kılıçdaroğlu said, 'I am doing everything for you, and I will continue to do so. I will not let you down. We will terminate all the dirty ones. We will cleanse ourselves and practice clean politics. Those who sell their will for money cannot be in this party. Never in history have congress negotiations been conducted in nightclubs.'
HARSH WORDS FOR ÖZGÜR ÖZEL
Without naming names, Kılıçdaroğlu also targeted Özgür Özel, saying, 'I have always acted with good intentions, listened to everyone, and paid attention to what was said. No CHP chairman can go abroad and say, 'Why aren't you helping us?''