Kılıçdaroğlu-led CHP purges 26 provincial chiefs
The reinstated leadership of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) moved on June 30 to dismiss 26 provincial chairs and refer seven others to disciplinary proceedings, escalating an internal power struggle triggered by a controversial court ruling.
The decision was taken at a Central Executive Board meeting chaired by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, whose return to the party helm followed a decision that effectively invalidated the previous leadership structure.
Provincial organizations in Bolu, Diyarbakır, Eskişehir, Manisa, Samsun and Tunceli, along with several district-level branches, are among those affected by the reshuffle.
Officials also appointed new chairpersons in Batman, Çanakkale, Mardin, Osmaniye, Niğde and Tunceli, according to a statement delivered by spokesperson Müslim Sarı following the meeting.
