CHP Interim Management to Convene Party Council June 11 Amid Internal Strife

An interim management, appointed by a court, has called for a Party Council meeting of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on June 11. This move follows a legal decision that effectively sidelined the party's established leadership.

The interim management announced that the party's disciplinary board will also commence its duties. They stated their intention to 'purify' the party, but also asserted that they would not expel members who hold differing views. This suggests an effort to navigate internal party politics while addressing the court's mandate.

Sources indicate that the interim management has begun a series of phone calls to some of the 110 CHP lawmakers who had previously signed a petition to convene a party congress. This outreach appears to be an attempt to gauge support, persuade deputies, or manage the fallout from the court's intervention.

The party is currently facing significant internal divisions, with this court-ordered management representing a critical juncture in its recent history. The actions taken in the coming days will likely shape the future direction and leadership of the CHP.