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CHP İzmir Chairman Çağatay Güç referred for expulsion, vows to fight
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CHP İzmir Chairman Çağatay Güç referred for expulsion, vows to fight

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • CHP İzmir's elected Provincial Chairman Çağatay Güç was referred to the High Disciplinary Board for expulsion.
  • Güç stated he does not recognize the decision, asserting that those initiating the expulsion do not represent the party or the people.
  • He expressed belief in legal justice and a new path forward if necessary, emphasizing his commitment to societal interests over personal gain.

Çağatay Güç, the elected Provincial Chairman of CHP İzmir, has been referred to the party's High Disciplinary Board for expulsion. Güç, however, declared he does not recognize the decision, stating, "We don't recognize them, so how can they refer us for expulsion?" He believes the process is a sign that his stance is correct and that the party's current leadership is acting as representatives of the AKP, a rival party.

We don't recognize them, so how can they refer us for expulsion?

— Çağatay GüçResponding to the disciplinary action.

Güç expressed confidence that the legal process will yield justice, stating, "We still believe in the sense of justice. We believe this will be overturned by the Court of Cassation." He added that if it is not, a new path will be opened, as indicated by party leader Özgür Özel. "We are evolving towards this process now," he said.

We still believe in the sense of justice. We believe this will be overturned by the Court of Cassation.

— Çağatay GüçExpressing his legal expectations for the process.

Reacting to being called a "friend" by CHP's absolute nullity spokesperson Müslim Sarı, Güç distanced himself, saying, "I was never their friend, and I never will be. I will never walk the same path as those who are in love with their seats." He emphasized that his struggle is not for personal gain but for the country, its people, and its values, stating, "I am a child of this country who loves his country, his homeland, his nation, his youth, respects his women, never thinks of personal interests, and only considers societal interests."

I will never walk the same path as those who are in love with their seats.

— Çağatay GüçDistancing himself from party members focused on personal power.

Güç concluded by stating that being referred for discipline makes him proud and happy, viewing it as proof that he is on the right path and his struggle is justified. "This decision is an indicator that we are on the right track and our struggle is justified. That's why I am truly proud and happy about this event," he said.

This decision is an indicator that we are on the right track and our struggle is justified. That's why I am truly proud and happy about this event.

— Çağatay GüçReflecting on the disciplinary referral.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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