CHP interim leadership spokesperson: Özgür Özel could face expulsion

Müslim Sarı, spokesperson for the interim leadership appointed by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu following a court ruling of absolute nullity, stated that party members who do not align with the CHP's institutional identity could face disciplinary action. Sarı asserted that Özgür Özel, a CHP deputy from Manisa, has no special privilege and that his actions, if contrary to the party's institutional framework, could lead to disciplinary proceedings.

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We extended our hand, but our friends clenched their fists.

Speaking on CNN Türk, Sarı detailed the party's efforts to foster dialogue and find common ground since May 21. He explained that despite establishing a dialogue committee and receiving well-intentioned overtures from party elders and three mayors, these attempts to bridge divides were unsuccessful. "We extended our hand, but our friends clenched their fists," Sarı remarked, describing the situation as a difficult process where their good intentions were met with resistance.

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No institution can tolerate a multi-headed, or rather, a dual structure.

Sarı highlighted the emergence of a "two-headed" structure within the party, citing instances where different groups set conflicting dates for events like Bayram greetings and group meetings. He accused some members of creating a "parallel structure" by holding their own MYK meetings and having their own party spokespersons appear on television. "No institution can tolerate a multi-headed, or rather, a dual structure," he stated, emphasizing that while dissent and internal opposition are part of the CHP's tradition, the party's "red lines" are its institutional integrity.

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Özgür Özel is a CHP Manisa deputy. Therefore, if his actions continue to be contrary to the party's institutional identity, he may be referred for discipline. He has no special privilege.

He stressed that no one should be allowed to harm the CHP's institutional structure. "We are not driven by a spirit of revenge," Sarı added, asserting that he does not grant any special privileges to anyone, including Kılıçdaroğlu, and that the same rules apply to all members. The party's institutional identity, he concluded, is a red line that must be protected.

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None of us can allow the institutional identity of the CHP to be damaged.