Özel hardened at the first group meeting after absolute nullity

Özgür Özel delivered harsh messages at CHP's first group meeting following the absolute nullity decision. The congress debate and intra-party division were the main topics of the meeting...

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Ruşen Çakır CHP Chairman Özgür Özel held the first group meeting after the absolute nullity decision. Medyascope Editor-in-Chief Ruşen Çakır, Medyascope reporter Özgecan Özgenç evaluated Özel’s statements at CHP’s historic group meeting, the latest developments within the party, congress debates, and the reactions from the Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu front. What did Özgür Özel say? CHP Chairman Özgür Özel held the first group meeting after the absolute nullity decision. Ruşen Çakır and Özgecan Özgenç explained the political significance of the meeting, the atmosphere in the hall, and possible future developments during the broadcast. Çakır emphasized that Özgür Özel gave his harshest and clearest speech so far at the group meeting, saying: "The most important aspect of today's speech was that Özgür Özel perhaps fought so openly for the first time. He had made harsh remarks before and showed reactions in holiday speeches, but today was very different. He described the opposing structure very clearly without naming names. He said, ‘They are not marching towards power, they are walking with power.’ This was actually the moment he most clearly defined the division within CHP. He said that on one side there are those fighting against the government, and on the other side, those who want to neutralize CHP by compromising with the government. Therefore, today's speech was not just a group speech. It was like a declaration of political alignment." Highlighting that the feeling in the hall was not only anger, Çakır said, "There was a very intense emotion in the hall today. There was anger, hurt, a sense of betrayal, but at the same time, determination to struggle. Even before Özgür Özel started speaking, it was possible to see this on people's faces. Especially the thought that those they had done politics with for years are now on the opposite side has created a serious rupture among CHP members. Therefore, today we did not just witness a political meeting, but also an expression of a great emotional break." After CHP’s historic group meeting | Ruşen Çakır and Özgecan Özgenç explained "This meeting was historic just because it could be held" Özgecan Özgenç said that the very occurrence of the meeting carried a political meaning. She stated that holding the group meeting despite objections from the Kılıçdaroğlu front was important for CHP: "Actually, the most important aspect of what happened today was that the meeting could be held. Because there were serious discussions in recent days about the possibility of blocking the group meeting. There were notifications from the Kılıçdaroğlu front to the Parliament. Despite this, the CHP group gathered by its own will and Özgür Özel took the podium. Therefore, today's meeting carried not only a political but also an institutional message. CHP deputies, group management, and the base clearly showed whose side they were on." Özgenç, stating that the demand for a congress has now reached a point of no return, said, "One of the most important messages given today was about the congress. The Özel front is no longer stepping back. Signatures are being collected from delegates. It was stated that the necessary majority was reached very quickly. The process will proceed from now on. If the chairman does not convene the congress, the judiciary will be involved." CHP absolute nullity decision Support Medyascope. Subscribe to Medyascope. Medyascope is kept alive by your support. We are not under the influence of any boss or political interest; we decide which news to cover. We work for the public good, not for clicks. The continuation of independent journalism, keeping the site open, and everyone’s access to accurate information is possible with your support. Subscribe monthly/annually Give one-time support Follow Medyascope on Google News Download Medyascope's mobile app.

Özel hardened at the first group meeting after absolute nullity

Özgür Özel delivered harsh messages at CHP's first group meeting following the absolute nullity decision. The congress debate and intra-party division were the main topics of the meeting...