10.05.2025 16:41
At the rally in Van, CHP leader Özgür Özel addressed the crowd gathered in the area. After speaking about Sırrı Süreyya Önder, who recently passed away, he notably requested applause from the crowd instead of a Fatiha, saying it was to honor his spirit.
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CHP held a rally in Van titled "Standing up for the will of the people" following the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu. The CHP's Van rally was the fifth rally after those held in Samsun, Yozgat, Mersin, and Konya.
"TO TOUCH ÖNDER'S SOUL..."
In his speech here, Özel, who said, "We had a special relationship" regarding the recently deceased Sırrı Süreyya Önder, asked for applause from those in the rally area after his speech. Özel stated, "Let's give a strong applause from the heart to touch the soul of Sırrı Süreyya Önder."
"WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE STEPS TAKEN"
Özel also made evaluations regarding the process initiated by MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli, which continued until the PKK held its congress, saying, "This new process has been progressing for a while. We have never been among those who deny the Kurdish issue. From the very beginning, we have advocated that it should be resolved sincerely, transparently, and in the parliamentary arena, with the common consent of the victims and the families of martyrs. We established our own commission in the CHP. We supported every sincere step taken towards ending terrorism and bringing peace that is not aimed at bargaining; we will continue to support them in the future."
"WE SUPPORT PKK TO LAY DOWN ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE..."
Özel expressed that they said "yes" to the government's "Terror-free Turkey" process, stating, "What do we say to a Terror-free Turkey? We advocate for the cessation of terrorism, we say yes to a terror-free Turkey. We support the PKK to lay down arms as soon as possible. We want the news to come as soon as possible. Let's take legal steps to correct all kinds of wrong and deficient practices where Kurds do not feel equal. We expect the end of the trustee practice and the freedom of political prisoners. We have a promise to Sırrı President, sooner or later we will be in power, and we will ensure the brotherhood of Turks and Kurds."
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