Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu

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MHP Chair Bahçeli says it is ‘ignoble’ to call Çakıcı a ‘mafia leader’

MHP Chair Bahçeli says it is ‘ignoble’ to call Çakıcı a ‘mafia leader’

MHP Chair Bahçeli has backed Alaattin Çakıcı, who has insulted and threatened main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu in two separate open letters. Convicted of leading a criminal organization, Çakıcı previously served 16 years behind bars.

19 November 2020

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu files a criminal complaint against Çakıcı

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu files a criminal complaint against Çakıcı

Celal Çelik, the attorney of main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu, has announced that they have filed a criminal complaint against Alaattin Çakıcı, who was convicted of leading a criminal organization and has insulted and threatened Kılıçdaroğlu.

18 November 2020

Opposition parties on Albayrak's departure: 'You can't save the king by sacrificing the queen'

Opposition parties on Albayrak's departure: 'You can't save the king by sacrificing the queen'

CHP and HDP leaders have pointed out that President Erdoğan is who is really responsible for the economic problems of Turkey.

11 November 2020

Main opposition leader repeats his call for a snap election in Turkey

Main opposition leader repeats his call for a snap election in Turkey

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has addressed the reporters after his visit to the First Parliament in Ankara on Republic Day: “If sovereignty rests with the nation, as was also written in the 1921 Constitution, one must not be afraid of the nation.”

29 October 2020

ECtHR: Freedom of expression of CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu is violated

ECtHR: Freedom of expression of CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu is violated

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has unanimously concluded that the damages paid by main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to President and AKP Chair Erdoğan have violated his freedom of expression.

27 October 2020

‘Demirtaş and Kavala are behind bars because Erdoğan wants it’

MAIN OPPOSITION CHP CHAIR

‘Demirtaş and Kavala are behind bars because Erdoğan wants it’

Addressing the reporters before CHP’s closed-door Party Assembly meeting, party chair Kılıçdaroğlu has said that former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş and businessperson Osman Kavala are arrested because President Erdoğan wants it.

9 September 2020

Suit for damages against CHP Chair: Erdoğan demands 2 million lira

Suit for damages against CHP Chair: Erdoğan demands 2 million lira

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has filed a lawsuit against main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu over his allegations that Erdoğan has money abroad. He demands 2 million lira in non-pecuniary damages.

Main opposition CHP reelects chair for seventh time

Main opposition CHP reelects chair for seventh time

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been serving as the chairperson of the CHP since 2010.

CHP: Multiple bar associations law aimed at creating 'multiple law systems'

CHP: Multiple bar associations law aimed at creating 'multiple law systems'

The law would undermine Turkey's unity and integrity, Kılıçdaroğlu has said.

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu to pay damages to Erdoğan over his remarks on ‘Isle of Man’

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu to pay damages to Erdoğan over his remarks on ‘Isle of Man’

Put on trial again over his remarks on Isle of Man, also known as an offshore tax haven, main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been sentenced to pay 197 thousand lira to President and AKP Chair Erdoğan and his relatives in damages.

Main opposition CHP to take ‘multiple bar associations’ to Constitutional Court

Main opposition CHP to take ‘multiple bar associations’ to Constitutional Court

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “On the very day when this legislation is published in the Official Gazette, we will appeal to the Constitutional Court. The system of multiple bars needs to be abandoned to ensure the security of unitary structure.”

Social media debate: 'Let them watch TV series, we'll make history,' says Erdoğan

Social media debate: 'Let them watch TV series, we'll make history,' says Erdoğan

After the President's remarks on entirely banning social media, opposition leaders expressed their frustration about missing their favorite Netflix series.

'New law will cause political divisions between bars,' says main opposition head

'New law will cause political divisions between bars,' says main opposition head

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu said the law is meant to further polarize Turkey while the HDP warned of "president-controlled bar associations."

Why don't you implement the ruling of release for Demirtaş, asks main opposition chair

Why don't you implement the ruling of release for Demirtaş, asks main opposition chair

Speaking at the group meeting of his party, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has noted that former HDP Co-Chair “Demirtaş is a politician for whom a ruling of release has been given for four times so far, but none of them has been put into force.”

CHP Chair: Government Should Pay Salaries of Citizens Staying Home

CHP Chair: Government Should Pay Salaries of Citizens Staying Home

Kılıçdaroğlu has urged the government to use the unemployment fund to help people.

Suit for Damages Against CHP Chair: President Erdoğan Requests 500 Thousand Lira

Suit for Damages Against CHP Chair: President Erdoğan Requests 500 Thousand Lira

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has requested 500 thousand lira from main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu in non-pecuniary damages over his speech at the CHP weekly group meeting at the Parliament.

13 February 2020

Constitutional Court Rules Against Pro-Government Daily over Report on CHP Chair

Constitutional Court Rules Against Pro-Government Daily over Report on CHP Chair

The Yeni Akit was sentenced to pay compensation to Kılıçdaroğlu in a case he filed over a news report for "attacking personal rights."

11 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: What Happened to 34 Billion Dollar Earthquake Tax?

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: What Happened to 34 Billion Dollar Earthquake Tax?

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “Everyone who has a conscience should ask themselves this question: For what have you spent the 34-billion-dollar earthquake tax that you collected from this nation?”

28 January 2020

CHP Leader’s Attorney Sued for ‘Insulting President’ Over His Plea of Defense

CHP Leader’s Attorney Sued for ‘Insulting President’ Over His Plea of Defense

Main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu’s attorney Celal Çelik has been sued for “insulting the President” over his plea of defense presented to court in the suit for damages filed by President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan against Kılıçdaroğlu.

Briefed by Minister Çavuşoğlu, CHP Says ‘Turkey Should Prioritize Diplomacy in Libya’

Briefed by Minister Çavuşoğlu, CHP Says ‘Turkey Should Prioritize Diplomacy in Libya’

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has briefed main opposition CHP about a possible military deployment in Libya. CHP has emphasized that “instead of being a party to a proxy war, Turkey should prioritize diplomacy in Libya.”

30 December 2019

Lawsuit Against 36 People for Attacking CHP Chair: They Shouted ‘Burn Down the House’

Lawsuit Against 36 People for Attacking CHP Chair: They Shouted ‘Burn Down the House’

The investigation into the attack against CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu at the funeral of a soldier has been completed. While a lawsuit has been filed against 36 people, the defendants face 1 month, 15 days to 28 years, 10 months in prison.

24 December 2019

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu: We Would Say ‘Yes’ to Snap Election

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu: We Would Say ‘Yes’ to Snap Election

“The moment when President Erdoğan says, ‘Let’s have a snap election’, the MHP and AKP will come together and decide for a snap election at the Parliament”, main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said in a TV program today.

21 November 2019

Ministry Report on Attack Against Kılıçdaroğlu: CHP Distorted Incidents, Aggrieved Villagers

Ministry Report on Attack Against Kılıçdaroğlu: CHP Distorted Incidents, Aggrieved Villagers

After the CHP prepared a report on the attack against its Chair Kılıçdaroğlu in Ankara, the Ministry of Interior has released a counter report: “This study is conducted as it was deemed necessary to be the voice of those aggrieved by the CHP report.”

5 November 2019

MHP Celebrates, CHP Questions Syria Deal with US

MHP Celebrates, CHP Questions Syria Deal with US

While Erdoğan's ally Bahçeli has congratulated him on the agreement, the main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu has said, "We don't know what we gave in return."

18 October 2019

MHP Chair Bahçeli Appoints Committee to 'Investigate Relations Between CHP, HDP'

MHP Chair Bahçeli Appoints Committee to 'Investigate Relations Between CHP, HDP'

Bahçeli has said that immunity of CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu should be removed.

From Kılıçdaroğlu to Soylu Visiting Diyarbakır Families: Your Duty is to Resolve Problem

From Kılıçdaroğlu to Soylu Visiting Diyarbakır Families: Your Duty is to Resolve Problem

Addressing the ministers who visited the families staging a sit-in protest in front of HDP Diyarbakır building for their missing children, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu said, “Why do you go and sit there? Your duty is to resolve the problem.”

16 September 2019

CHP Chair Says 'Nation's Will Dealt a Blow' with Mayor Dismissals

CHP Chair Says 'Nation's Will Dealt a Blow' with Mayor Dismissals

Kılıçdaroğlu has said, "This is incompatible with democracy. This is a step taken with the spirit of a coup," after three mayors from the HDP were replaced with trustees by the Ministry of Interior.

Kılıçdaroğlu: A President Doesn’t Step on the Soil of His Country With Shoe Covers

Kılıçdaroğlu: A President Doesn’t Step on the Soil of His Country With Shoe Covers

Main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has commented on President Erdoğan’s pictures, showing him wearing shoe covers in a field: “To top it all, he had his photo taken with shoe covers. May Allah protect people from hubris.”

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: One-Man Rule Shrinks the Economy

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: One-Man Rule Shrinks the Economy

Speaking at the workshop on local administrations, main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has indicated that presidential system has caused economic downturn: “Since the one-man rule was adopted, our growth rate has fallen to 3 per thousand.”

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: If He Can be a President, Why is He Behind Bars?

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: If He Can be a President, Why is He Behind Bars?

Speaking at the weekly group meeting of his party, main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu said, “I imprison my political opponent, but I will speak outside. Is this justice? The poor will serve time in prison, is this justice?”

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: We Will Receive Certificate of Election Once Again

CHP GROUP MEETING AHEAD OF İSTANBUL ELECTION RERUN

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: We Will Receive Certificate of Election Once Again

Speaking at the weekly group meeting of his party, main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “We will receive the certificate of election once again. We will put our hands on our hearts and cast our votes.”

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Impaired Balance of Justice will be Restored by İstanbulites

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Impaired Balance of Justice will be Restored by İstanbulites

Speaking ahead of İstanbul repeat elections on June 23, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “The rival of Mr. İmamoğlu is not Mr. Yıldırım anymore, but the Supreme Election Council. The impaired balance of justice will be fixed by İstanbulites.”

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