26.07.2026 13:53
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, speaking at the CHP Istanbul Provincial Directorate's membership ceremony, referred to the establishment of the New Party by saying, "No CHP member can stand alongside those who engage in corruption. If you want to commit corruption or take assets, you must immediately leave the party."
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who was reinstated as the general chairman by a decision of 'absolute nullity', spoke at the membership admission ceremony of the CHP Istanbul Provincial Directorate, chaired by Gürsel Tekin.
"IF YOU WANT TO ENGAGE IN CORRUPTION..."
Referring to the establishment process of the New Party and emphasizing the fight against corruption within the party, Kılıçdaroğlu said, "No Republican People's Party member can stand side by side with those who engage in corruption. If you want to engage in corruption, you must immediately leave the party." These words of Kılıçdaroğlu were applauded by some party members in the hall.
"PURIFICATION HAS LARGELY BEEN ACHIEVED"
Referring to the transitions to the New Party led by Özgür Özel, Kılıçdaroğlu said, "The Republican People's Party is a party that must undergo purification. Fortunately, that has largely been achieved."
HE HAD SAID 'DON'T GO' TWO WEEKS AGO
In a live broadcast he attended on July 13, Kılıçdaroğlu, while discussing the debates within the party, stated that there was no need for Özgür Özel to leave the party. Kılıçdaroğlu said, "There is no need for Özgür Özel to leave the party. Let him not go, let him fight within the party if necessary, but there should be no parallel structure."