08.09.2025 14:23
While Gürsel Tekin, who was appointed as a trustee to the CHP Istanbul Provincial Presidency, was expected to arrive at the party headquarters, a major clash occurred with the police in the area. CHP Şanlıurfa Deputy Mahmut Tanal and CHP Group Deputy Chairman Ali Mahir Başarır tried to help lower the tension by speaking with the police.
Gürsel Tekin, who was appointed as a trustee by the decision of the 45th Civil Court of Istanbul, announced today that he would go to the CHP Istanbul Provincial Headquarters building with the members of the temporary board.
Following this development, party members began to vigil in front of the provincial headquarters as of yesterday. Tensions escalated today as clashes occurred between CHP members waiting in front of the building and police teams in the evening hours.
A GREAT CLASH OCCURRED
Just minutes before Gürsel Tekin's arrival, a major clash broke out between the party members who had set up barricades in front of the provincial building early in the morning and hundreds of police officers who arrived at the scene.
TANAL AND BAŞARIR TRIED TO LOWER THE TENSION
CHP Şanlıurfa Deputy Mahmut Tanal and CHP Group Deputy Chairman Ali Mahir Başarır tried to help lower the tension by talking to the police, while it was observed that the tension occasionally escalated.
ÖZGÜR ÇELİK: WE CANNOT REACH THE GOVERNOR OF ISTANBUL
CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik made a statement on social media regarding the latest situation related to the events at the headquarters. Çelik stated: "We cannot reach the Governor of Istanbul. He neither answers our calls nor responds. Meanwhile, the police blockade has tightened, advancing to the garden of our party building. This situation leads to constant tension and friction. Moreover, it also prevents about 3,000 people living in the site where our party is located from accessing their own homes. This blockade, which has been causing constant tension since last night, benefits no one. There is no explanation for surrounding the first party of Turkey and preventing our party members from entering their own party building. This unlawful and malicious siege must be abandoned as soon as possible. This tyranny, which is doomed to be defeated sooner or later, must come to an end."
NOTIFICATION OF TRUSTEE TO CHP: OFFICIALS WENT TO THE PROVINCIAL HEADQUARTERS
On the other hand, a notification was made for a trustee for the CHP. Officials were sent to the Provincial Headquarters to inform about the decision. A large number of police and enforcement officers were stationed at the entrances of the building to escort trustee Gürsel Tekin into the CHP Istanbul Provincial Headquarters.
RIOT POLICE SURROUNDED THE BUILDING
Party members are waiting, while the Riot Police have surrounded the back door of the building. According to reports from Halk TV, Gürsel Tekin said, "I am on my way, I will go to the CHP Istanbul Provincial Headquarters." It is expected that Tekin will hold a press conference after arriving in front of the building. When news came that Tekin was on his way, the police began to intervene with the crowd again.