CHP Convenes 5.5-Hour Meeting to Chart Course Against Veto, Cites Poll Lead

The Republican People's Party (CHP) convened a lengthy 5.5-hour meeting of its 80-member Party Council on Tuesday to strategize its response to what it deems an "absolute veto." The gathering, which began at 3:40 PM and concluded at 10:10 PM with a one-hour break, focused on charting a course of action.

Party insiders emphasized that the recent decision significantly affects the council members, who were elected to their positions. "This decision doesn't just impact the lawmakers; it affects the PM members because the congress they were elected in was canceled," explained one official. "The emphasis of the meeting was on solidarity and struggle. We have faced an injustice, and we will make our voices heard on every platform."

Officials also pointed to recent public opinion polls showing the CHP with a 4-5 point lead over the ruling party, with their own support at 35%. They believe this growing influence is the reason behind the "veto" decision. "If our votes were in the 20s, if we weren't posing a risk to the current order, this wouldn't be happening," one insider stated. "We see this decision as a growing pain as our party moves towards power."

The possibility of forming a new party was also discussed, though officials stressed their commitment to the CHP. "We are tasked with protecting CHP, our father's house," they said. "We will not abandon the struggle until the end. Using our rights from the judiciary is a struggle, and we will absolutely use them."

Party members overwhelmingly believe that a party cannot be governed without a congress, citing widespread sentiment among the 2 million members and the general public. They are demanding a new congress, stating, "They canceled the 38th Ordinary Congress. Count the delegates from before, but it cannot happen without an election."

Party Chairman Özgür Özel shared all information he had regarding the process with the members, detailing who called him and whom he spoke with. Despite his "canceled mandate as chairman," his motivation and determination remain high, as he continues to work uninterrupted at the party headquarters.