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Cevdet Selvi, former CHP Deputy Chairman and union leader, dies
Cevdet Selvi, a prominent Turkish trade unionist and politician, has passed away. Selvi held significant leadership roles, including serving as the General President of the Petrol-İş Union from 1978 to 1987.
In his political career, Selvi served as a Member of Parliament for several terms, representing Eskişehir, Istanbul, and Kocaeli. He also held the position of Deputy Chairman for the Republican People's Party (CHP) during two different periods: in 1999 following the resignation of Deniz Baykal, and again in 2010.
A ceremony to honor Selvi is scheduled to take place at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) on Monday, August 31, at 11:00. Following the ceremony, his funeral will be held at the Ankara Gölbaşı Cemetery after the noon prayer.
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Ankara · Cevdet Selvi · Grand National Assembly of Turkey · Petrol-İş Union · Republican People's Party
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- [● 2 SOURCES] A ceremony for Selvi will be held at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) on Monday, August 31, at 11:00. www.marasbugun.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cevdet Selvi served as the General President of the Petrol-İş Union from 1978 to 1987. www.eskisehir.net · www.marasbugun.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Süleyman Akyüz announced the death of former Petrol-İş Union General President and former CHP Deputy Chairman Cevdet Selvi. www.cumhuriyet.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Selvi served as a Member of Parliament for Eskişehir, Istanbul, and Kocaeli during various terms. www.eskisehir.net · www.marasbugun.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Selvi served as the Deputy Chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP) in 1999 and 2010. www.cumhuriyet.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Selvi's funeral will take place at the Ankara Gölbaşı Cemetery following the noon prayer. www.marasbugun.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr