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CHP organizational restructuring and congress process

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The Republican People's Party (CHP) has entered a period of organizational restructuring following allegations of corruption and irregularities during its 2023 convention. Initially, the party focused on renewing local and district organizations and re-establishing delegate structures to address legal challenges and claims of vote-buying. By mid-September, In September 2026, the CHP announced an official congress schedule. The timeline includes a suspension of schedule to formalize its transition. Party Spokesperson Müslim Sarı confirmed that membership lists will be suspended for review on October 28, followed by district delegate elections in November, and district congresses starting in December. Provincial on November 11. District congresses are scheduled set to begin in on December 12, while provincial congresses will commence on January 2027, with 16, 2027. The party expects all local congresses expected to conclude by February 14, 2027. A date for 2027, after which the Party Assembly will schedule the Grand Ordinary Convention Convention. A significant development in the party’s legal landscape is expected the decision to be set shortly thereafter. This restructuring occurs alongside a legal case regarding waive its appeal against the Ankara Regional Court of Justice’s ‘absolute nullity’ of ruling regarding the 38th Ordinary Convention. While a final ruling from Congress. This waiver aims to prevent delays in the Yargıtay (Supreme Court new congress timeline. The decision follows the resignation of Appeals) is anticipated between October Özgür Özel and November, some reports suggest his team to form the case may become moot depending on leadership changes within YENİ Party, which effectively removed them as parties to the party. appeal. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who was reinstated as leader following the court’s decision, remains a central figure in discussions regarding future leadership and potential alliance candidates.

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