CHP's Başarır Criticizes Leadership, Vows to Stay Connected to Public

CHP lawmaker Ali Mahir Başarır has sharply criticized the party's current leadership, which he alleges was installed through "judicial means" against the will of millions of members. Speaking to party members in Maçka, Başarır declared that the only person happy about this situation is President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

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We will continue to meet with the people. We will not abandon the streets. We must continue to walk with the people.

Başarır detailed his recent visits across the Black Sea region, where he claims he found widespread support from citizens, regardless of their party affiliation. He stated that people expressed agreement with the party's stance and encouraged them to continue their efforts. However, he also expressed deep disappointment with the new leadership's actions.

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Millions of people's consent was disregarded, the consent of 2 million members was ignored, and a leadership, a chairman was appointed.

"They came as an ABS brake system," Başarır said, criticizing the closure of the party's internal messaging system. He lamented that he and local party officials can no longer communicate with members and the public. Başarır also pointed to the dismissal of 26 provincial chairs and disciplinary actions against two group deputy chairmen and nine lawmakers, including himself.

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They came as an ABS brake system. Is this something that can happen? We will come to Maçka, and we won't be able to message our members.

Despite efforts to silence him, Başarır asserted his commitment to speaking out. He highlighted his extensive speaking record in parliament over three years, addressing issues like poverty, injustice, and the struggles of ordinary citizens. He vowed to continue engaging with the public directly in places like Ardeşen, Tirebolu, and Maçka, even if attempts are made to silence him in parliament.

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You are the only power that can discipline me and expel me, not 20 people in Ankara.