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Asu Kaya: Let those who want to play 'president' in empty buildings do so
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Asu Kaya: Let those who want to play 'president' in empty buildings do so

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A faction within the CHP Osmaniye provincial organization entered the party building using a locksmith after a management change, prompting criticism from a removed official.
  • Osmaniye Deputy Asu Kaya, who was dismissed from her role as head of the CHP Women's Branches, condemned the action, calling it an attempt to play 'president' in empty buildings.
  • Kaya asserted that her group is with the people and their chosen leader, contrasting their path with those who seek power through "palaces."

Tensions flared within the CHP Osmaniye provincial organization after a new management team, led by Rฤฑza Tekerek, entered the party headquarters using a locksmith following a leadership change. This move was strongly criticized by Osmaniye Deputy Asu Kaya, who had been removed from her position as head of the CHP Women's Branches by the outgoing management.

Those who want to play 'president' in empty buildings, let them play.

โ€” Asu KayaCriticizing the rival faction's forceful entry into the CHP Osmaniye provincial headquarters.

Kaya denounced the action, stating, "Those who want to play 'president' in empty buildings, let them play." She emphasized that her faction's strength lies with the public, asserting, "We are in the hearts of the people, we are one with the nation." Kaya accused the opposing group of violating party bylaws and the will of the organization in their pursuit of positions.

We are in the hearts of the people, we are one with the nation.

โ€” Asu KayaAsserting the legitimacy and popular support of her faction within the CHP.

"Those whose path and goal are with the palace cannot understand this," Kaya declared, drawing a stark contrast. "Your path leads to the palace, our path leads to this noble nation." She affirmed her commitment, alongside elected Chairman ร–zgรผr ร–zel, to demonstrating their stance and determination across the country, in streets and squares, with the support of the people.

Those whose path and goal are with the palace cannot understand this. Your path leads to the palace, our path leads to this noble nation.

โ€” Asu KayaContrasting her faction's commitment to the nation with the perceived motives of the opposing group.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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