CHP Leader Özel Visits Ankara Shopkeepers, Cites Public Anger at Government

Republican People's Party (CHP) Chairman Özgür Özel visited shopkeepers in Ankara's historic Ulus Market, engaging with them on current issues. He asserted that significant public anger is directed at the government, accusing it of mismanaging the economy and diverting attention from pressing concerns like poverty and the cost of living. Özel claimed the government is attempting to shift public discontent by creating internal issues within the CHP, rather than addressing the nation's economic hardships.

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There is anger on the street. The government has directed it elsewhere.

"There is anger on the street. The government has directed it elsewhere," Özel stated, criticizing the administration's focus on internal party matters instead of the economic struggles faced by citizens. He highlighted that a 20,000 lira retirement pension is insufficient and that issues like the minimum wage and youth unemployment are critical concerns. Özel emphasized that the CHP, as the "people's party," will continue to address these problems and move towards power.

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The people's party, the Republican People's Party, will march to power by discussing the problems of the citizens, discussing that the 20,000 lira retirement pension is not enough, discussing the minimum wage, discussing the hopelessness of the youth, discussing the helplessness of the shopkeepers here.

Özel also touched upon the internal dynamics of his own party, referencing a recent congress and his subsequent removal from a building by police. He stated that despite these challenges and interventions, the party remains committed to discussing the nation's problems. He expressed confidence in his leadership, noting that he is an elected chairman who can engage with the public. Özel concluded by stating that the CHP will continue to fight for the people's issues, regardless of obstacles, and aims to translate the public's anger towards the government into energy for change.

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We will continue to discuss the problems of the nation despite all the obstacles, despite all the interventions. Thank God, there is an elected chairman at the head of the party who can go out on the street.