13.10.2025 19:21
The Chair of the CHP Zonguldak Central District Women's Branch, Zehra Sekme, along with 9 board members, announced that they have resigned from their positions due to pressures within the party.
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CHP Zonguldak Central District Women's Branch President Zehra Sekme and 9 board members resigned from their positions due to pressure from the party's provincial managers.
RESIGNATION EARTHQUAKE IN CHP ZONGULDAK
An earthquake of resignations occurred in the CHP's Zonguldak organization. Central District Women's Branch President Zehra Sekme and 9 board members resigned.
Sekme stated in a press release in front of the CHP Provincial Headquarters that some managers at the Provincial Headquarters acted contrary to the messages given by the Party Leader Özgür Özel regarding the protection of women's gains and the fight against discrimination during the party's 15th Women's Branch Ordinary Congress.
"THEY ARE INTIMIDATING THOSE WHO DO NOT MOVE WITH THEM"
Sekme claimed that some managers exhibited behaviors that exceeded the limits of courtesy towards women, saying, "When our working report says 'lost', we have managers who come up with the arrogance of 'we threw the unnecessary in the trash'. There are managers who threaten us with the highest tone, saying, 'If you don't bring our decision book by this time, we have prepared a report, and we will file a criminal complaint with the prosecutor's office' to ensure that our working files do not meet the same fate."
Sekme alleged that the managers wanted to intimidate those who did not move with them, stating that they would continue to work for the party. Women's Branch Board Member Meral Bilim also expressed that they did not deserve such treatment after their efforts and electoral successes, and as a woman, she felt ashamed of what had been done.
The women who went to the CHP Provincial Headquarters to submit their resignations were greeted by CHP Zonguldak Women's Branch Provincial President Nazan Pulat.
Pulat, who received the petitions, said, "I accept your resignations, thank you for your efforts."
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