CHP Headquarters Police Demand Sparks Call for Congress from Ankara Mayor

Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş issued a strong appeal for an extraordinary congress of the Republican People's Party (CHP) to convene within 45 days, following a tense standoff at the party's headquarters involving police presence. The situation arose after former CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, reinstated by a court decision, reportedly requested police intervention.

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The police entering the CHP headquarters by force would do nothing but harm Turkey's democratic heritage, not just a political party.

Yavaş declared that police forcibly entering the CHP headquarters would inflict damage not only on a political party but also on Turkey's broader democratic foundation. "This situation harms not only a political party but also Turkey's democratic heritage," he stated, addressing all who believe in the rule of law, democracy, and the will of the people.

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I am making an open call to everyone who believes in the rule of law, democracy, and the will of the nation.

Highlighting the clear mandate of the party's delegates, Yavaş asserted that the current situation is unacceptable. He reminded observers that millions of citizens place their hope in the CHP, and any approach that disregards this established will would deeply wound the public conscience.

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The will elected by our congress delegates is clear. In such a situation, no one can be expected to accept this picture.

"The will elected by our congress delegates is clear. In such a situation, no one can be expected to accept this picture," Yavaş said. He reiterated his call, stating, "I am calling out once again: That congress must be convened within 45 days."

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Any approach that disregards this will will open deep wounds in the social conscience.