CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu convenes emergency meeting amid party crisis, potential MP expulsions

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who was appointed chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP) by a court decision, convened an emergency meeting of the party's Central Executive Board (MYK) on Tuesday. The gathering at the party headquarters was called to address the fallout from a recent crisis during a parliamentary group meeting.

According to party officials speaking to ANKA, the MYK meeting would thoroughly evaluate the parliamentary group meeting crisis. "Our priority will be the parliamentary group," officials stated, emphasizing that the MYK has the authority to directly refer MPs for disciplinary action. This indicates a potential move to expel members who have caused internal dissent.

This meeting is the third MYK gathering in just eight days, underscoring the significant internal turmoil within the CHP. Kılıçdaroğlu had initially planned to speak at the parliamentary group meeting but, following escalating tensions earlier in the day, he called his supporters to the party headquarters to deliver his address there.

The agenda for Tuesday's MYK meeting also included a comprehensive review of the recent crisis and potential expulsions. Discussions were expected to cover a letter from the High Disciplinary Board (YDK) requesting that all expulsions made after November 4-5, 2023, be deemed void. Furthermore, the board would consider new decisions regarding members who have committed "party crimes."

Officials indicated that disciplinary proceedings could be initiated against individuals involved in altercations among party members in front of the Grand National Assembly. "How can someone who calls their leader a 'traitor' remain in this party?" they questioned, signaling a strong stance against perceived disloyalty.