28.11.2025 15:31
The 39th Ordinary Congress of the CHP began under the leadership of the new chairman, Özgür Özel. However, the absence of former chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu was notable. Kılıçdaroğlu had recently made statements criticizing party policies and had criticized the CHP for not visiting Imralı Island.
The CHP's 39th Ordinary Congress began with the opening speech of the party's leader, Özgür Özel. Many party members attended the congress held at the Ankara Sports Hall. Eyes were searching for former CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.
DID NOT ATTEND THE OPENING OF THE CONGRESS
Former CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who recently released a video criticizing his party with harsh statements, did not attend the opening ceremony of the CHP's 39th Ordinary Congress.
ÖZGÜR ÖZEL HAD INVITED HIM
Özgür Özel had previously stated in a statement that he would invite Kılıçdaroğlu to the congress. On the first day of the congress, Özgür Özel sat side by side with Murat Karayalçın, Muharrem İnce, and Dilek Kaya İmamoğlu.
ÖZEL HAD SAID HE WOULD INVITE
Özel had previously announced that he would invite Kılıçdaroğlu.
Kılıçdaroğlu had targeted the CHP in the video he released regarding bribery and corruption allegations during his visit to İmralı. Özel had made a statement following the video in question.
Özel had said:
"I must express that I am struggling as the current party leader in these two aspects. But we must maintain our calmness and common sense. Ultimately, I will also call Kemal Bey and invite him to the congress. I hope that this statement of Kemal Bey will remain an exception in the party's history. If there is anything I need to do for this, I will do it. I will also invite him to the congress."