ÇYDD's striking 'Kılıçdaroğlu' decision: 'It is not possible for us to accept donations from this administration'

The Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği (ÇYDD) has declared it will not accept any donations originating from the current leadership of the Republican People's Party (CHP). This decision comes amid reports that funds from the sale of two official CHP vehicles, previously used by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's team, might be directed to the association.

In a strongly worded statement, ÇYDD explained its refusal, stating, "It is not possible for our association to accept any donation from a leadership that came to power through a receivership-like intervention in the main opposition party's administration, outside of ordinary democratic processes and the will of the convention." The association highlighted its unwavering commitment to Atatürk's principles and revolutions, advocating for the supremacy of law, democracy, and the rule of law for 37 years.

ÇYDD emphasized that its work is conducted above party politics. The statement further elaborated that accepting donations from a leadership imposed through controversial legal means, against the will of the party congress and public outcry, would contradict its core values. The association maintains its stance based on the principles that political parties are essential elements of democratic life, and their leadership should be determined through legitimate, democratic means.

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It is not possible for our association to accept any donation from a leadership that came to power through a receivership-like intervention in the main opposition party's administration, outside of ordinary democratic processes and the will of the convention.