Consultant Accuses Journalists of Taking Bribes at CHP Headquarters

Tensions flared at the Republican People's Party (CHP) headquarters today when a consultant for a faction referred to as the 'butlan' management allegedly made offensive remarks towards journalists. The incident occurred after a press conference held by spokesperson Müslim Sarı.

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You receive yellow envelopes, of course you ask such questions.

Following the press conference, the consultant confronted journalists in the hallway, expressing displeasure with questions posed by reporter Yıldız Yazıcıoğlu regarding the party's convention process and precautionary measures. The consultant then made a disparaging accusation, suggesting journalists were accepting bribes by stating, "They receive yellow envelopes, of course they ask such questions."

This baseless accusation targeting the professional integrity of the journalists immediately escalated the situation. Other reporters present strongly condemned the consultant's remarks, demanding that if he had evidence, he should take it to court rather than making unsubstantiated claims against the press. They questioned the environment within the CHP headquarters, asking if it had become a place where such accusations were permissible.

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If you have such an accusation, go to court, why are you accusing journalists? Is this CHP or somewhere else, we don't understand.

Burhanettin Bulut, who was referred to as being disciplined by the Kılıçdaroğlu administration, also reacted strongly, calling the consultant "immoral, indecent, and slanderous." Bulut defended the journalists, stating they were merely performing their duties to inform the public accurately and work long hours at the General Headquarters.

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Immoral, indecent, and slanderous! He accuses journalists of receiving 'yellow envelopes' in a corner and cannot even look at the cameras. Journalists who work long hours at the General Headquarters to inform the public correctly are simply doing their job. Drown in your slanders!