CHP leader accuses rivals of trying to seize party, promises economic reforms

Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi (CHP) leader Özgür Özel addressed supporters in Burdur, accusing unnamed political forces of attempting to wrest control of the party and halt its path to power. "They want to take the CHP from us, to stop our march to power, to protect their own rule," Özel stated, framing the struggle as one for the party's future direction.

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They want to take the CHP from us, to stop our march to power, to protect their own rule.

Özel reminded the crowd of his promise made three years ago to lead the party to victory. He detailed how, after becoming chairman, he united party members and, within five months, achieved a significant electoral success. The CHP became the leading party in Turkey, winning 65% of the vote nationwide and controlling 85% of the country's economy, marking the first time the ruling Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi (AKP) was defeated in an election since its founding.

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We are a party of the people, a party that thinks of the nation.

"We are a party of the people, a party that thinks of the nation," Özel declared, outlining the CHP's policy proposals. He spoke with female agricultural workers, detailing plans to support farmers, including the complete cancellation of agricultural loan interest, a five-year interest-free division of agricultural debts, and subsidized diesel fuel for farmers. He also addressed the inadequacy of the current minimum pension, calling it a "poverty wage," and promised to improve conditions for retirees.

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We made our party the number one party, as we promised.

Furthermore, Özel pledged to create hope for Turkey's youth by promising a future without bans and visa-free travel to Europe. He asserted that young people would be able to build their dreams in their homeland. The CHP leader expressed confidence that, following the success of the March 31 local elections where the party became the leading party nationwide, they would achieve the same result in upcoming general elections.

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We defeated the Justice and Development Party for the first time since its founding.