Yeni Parti formed following resignation of 91 CHP deputies

Yeni Parti Özgür Özel CHP Turkish politics political fragmentation

Following a legal decision by the Ankara Regional Court of Justice to invalidate the CHP's 38th Ordinary Convention, a new political entity named the Yeni Parti has been officially established. Led by Özgür Özel, who was elected chairman by unanimous decision, the party was formed after 91 deputies resigned from the CHP.

The departure of these members has significantly altered the parliamentary landscape, positioning the Yeni Parti as the second-largest group in the Grand National Assembly with 91 seats, while the CHP has decreased to approximately 44-45 deputies. The new party has begun rapid organizational efforts across various provinces, including Kars, Diyarbakır, and Gaziantep.

Public debate and academic research suggest varying levels of political potential for the new party. A survey conducted with support from the University of Aberdeen indicated that 38% of respondents would consider voting for the Yeni Parti. Meanwhile, within the CHP, internal discussions have emerged regarding the leadership role of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, with some members suggesting he transition to an honorary chairmanship to allow for party rejuvenation.

Entities

CHP · Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi · Ekrem İmamoğlu · Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu · Turkey · Yeni Parti · Özgür Özel

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] With 91 seats in the Grand National Assembly, Yeni Parti has become the second-largest group after the AK Party. www.siyasetcafe.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Yeni Parti was officially established following the resignation of 91 deputies from the CHP. www.siyasetcafe.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A survey showed that 38 percent of respondents would consider voting for the Yeni Parti. esitlikadaletkadin.org
[○ 1 SOURCE] Özgür Özel was elected as the chairman of the Yeni Parti by unanimous decision. www.siyasetcafe.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ankara Regional Court of Justice canceled the 38th Ordinary Convention of the CHP on May 21, 2026, declaring it null and void. www.siyasetcafe.com