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Two prominent artists resign from Turkey's CHP party
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Two prominent artists resign from Turkey's CHP party

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two prominent Turkish artists, singer Sabahat Akkiraz and musician Arif Sağ, have resigned from the Republican People's Party (CHP).
  • Akkiraz cited a desire to part ways with the current CHP leadership while remaining committed to Atatürk's principles.
  • Their departures follow an announcement by party leader Özgür Özel regarding a new party direction.

Singer Sabahat Akkiraz and musician Arif Sağ, both prominent figures in Turkey's cultural scene, have announced their resignations from the Republican People's Party (CHP).

Akkiraz, a former CHP lawmaker and folk singer, expressed her deep emotional struggle in leaving the party. "I am a member who has been a CHP member for 5 generations and a CHP member of parliament. I have always been proud to be a member of Atatürk's party," she stated on social media. "Today, I am resigning from my party in tears because I do not want to walk with those who are currently in the CHP leadership."

I am a member who has been a CHP member for 5 generations and a CHP member of parliament. I have always been proud to be a member of Atatürk's party. Today, I am resigning from my party in tears because I do not want to walk with those who are currently in the CHP leadership.

— Sabahat AkkirazSabahat Akkiraz announced her resignation from the CHP on social media, explaining her decision.

Despite her departure, Akkiraz affirmed her continued dedication to the republic, secularism, and Atatürk's vision. "We will continue to adhere to the Republic, Secularism, the Six Arrows, and the goal shown by our Atatürk with the same determination, and for the future of our country, 'We will say new things on a new path.' 'After all, the end of winter is spring,'" she added, quoting a Turkish proverb.

Musician Arif Sağ also confirmed his resignation from the CHP, joining Akkiraz in leaving the party. The exact reasons for Sağ's departure were not detailed, but both artists' decisions come after CHP leader Özgür Özel's announcement about the party's new direction.

We will continue to adhere to the Republic, Secularism, the Six Arrows, and the goal shown by our Atatürk with the same determination, and for the future of our country, 'We will say new things on a new path.' 'After all, the end of winter is spring,'

— Sabahat AkkirazSabahat Akkiraz expressed her continued commitment to core Turkish principles despite leaving the CHP.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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