Kılıçdaroğlu's Next Target: Provincial Chairs, Pro-Govt. Paper Reports

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, a prominent figure within the Republican People's Party (CHP), is reportedly preparing to convene a meeting with the party's provincial chairs. This gathering is framed as a critical juncture for the party, which has been navigating internal divisions following a recent court decision that cast doubt on the leadership's legitimacy.

According to reports from pro-government newspapers, Kılıçdaroğlu intends to issue a stark ultimatum to the provincial leaders: either align themselves with his ongoing "purification" process or resign from their positions. Those who refuse to comply are expected to face disciplinary measures from the party. The reports specifically mention criticisms leveled against Kılıçdaroğlu by the provincial chairs of Gaziantep, Düzce, and Giresun.

The context for this internal struggle involves a recent court ruling that declared the party's leadership process invalid. Following this decision, Kılıçdaroğlu's faction reportedly entered the party headquarters with police intervention. They cited a court injunction to counter calls for a party congress by the newly elected party leader, Özgür Özel. In a subsequent development, the first High Disciplinary Board meeting under the new leadership reportedly overturned expulsions that occurred during the period of the elected chairman, Özgür Özel.