Beker fires back at Kılıçdaroğlu over 'slander,' demands proof in court

Ankara Deputy Adnan Beker, who recently resigned from the Republican People's Party (CHP), has escalated his public dispute with party leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Beker stated on social media that he believes "a political struggle within the current structure will not benefit our country," leading to his departure from the CHP on July 4.

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I believe that a political struggle within the current structure will not benefit our country.

Responding to accusations made by Kılıçdaroğlu, Beker declared, "Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, against whom I have previously applied to the judiciary for the slanders he made about me, continues his slanders and insults instead of proving his claims." Beker challenged Kılıçdaroğlu directly, urging him to "present whatever you have to the court. Just stand behind your claims with courage for once!" He concluded his statement by wishing Kılıçdaroğlu "reason from God" and patience for those who must endure him for political calculations.

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Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, against whom I have previously applied to the judiciary for the slanders he made about me, continues his slanders and insults instead of proving his claims.

This exchange follows Kılıçdaroğlu's strong remarks about Beker during a live television broadcast. Kılıçdaroğlu questioned Beker's presence and actions at the CHP headquarters, referring to him as a "dirty man" and daring him to file a lawsuit. Kılıçdaroğlu asserted that if Beker sued, he would reveal "all his dirt with evidence in court," implying Beker was acting improperly and suggesting the CHP was taking actions that the ruling AK Party would not.

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Present whatever you have to the court. Just stand behind your claims with courage for once!

The dispute between Beker and Kılıçdaroğlu over an "bus" incident had previously reached the courts. Beker had filed a criminal complaint against Kılıçdaroğlu, requesting legal action for "attributing an unlawful act to a person despite knowing they did not commit it." This complaint stemmed from Kılıçdaroğlu's accusations that Beker was gathering "militants" and causing "trouble" at the party building.

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This man is a dirty man. Sue me. I say he is a dirty man, let him sue. I will present all his dirt with evidence in court.