CHP Official Calls Menderes Election Dispute an 'Unfortunate Road Accident,' Promises Disciplinary Action

Deniz Demir, responsible for media and public relations within the CHP's Menderes administration, characterized the recent election tensions and the subsequent transfer of the Menderes municipality to the AKP as an "unfortunate, sad event." He likened the situation to a minor "road accident" within the party.

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We believe it was a small road accident. Our party's disciplinary board will issue punishment to whoever caused this incident.

Demir stated that disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against party council members deemed responsible for the conflict. "We believe it was a small road accident. Our party's disciplinary board will issue punishment to whoever caused this incident," he said. He also addressed controversial remarks made by Utku Gümrükçü, the newly appointed CHP Izmir Provincial Head, who reportedly told the opposing party's provincial head to "get used to losing." Demir explained that Gümrükçü's comment was directed at the YENİ Party's provincial head, whom he described as unwilling to engage in dialogue and critical of the CHP. "He meant to say, 'If you continue with this attitude, this arrogance, you will get used to losing,'" Demir clarified, emphasizing that the statement was not a general remark but a reflection of a specific inter-party dispute.

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He meant to say, 'If you continue with this attitude, this arrogance, you will get used to losing.'

Looking ahead, Demir expressed hope that such incidents would not recur, reiterating that the party's aim is not to create conflict. He acknowledged that the outcome was due to both sides failing to reach a dialogue and fielding separate candidates. CHP's leader has reportedly given instructions for disciplinary action against those responsible. Demir also suggested that reconciliation between the two parties at the local level could prevent future issues, stating that problems can be resolved if provincial and district heads engage in discussions. He also shared his personal view that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu should run for party leadership again, citing his efforts, particularly regarding reconciliation, which he believes contributed to the party's performance in recent elections.

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Our aim is not to create conflict. We have no forgiveness.