Turkish court annuls leadership of main opposition CHP party, sparking turmoil
A Turkish court has annulled the leadership election of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), leading to significant political turmoil. The ruling reinstates former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu as interim head amid allegations of vote buying against current leader Özgür Özel. Critics argue that the case is a politically motivated attack on the CHP, which has gained popularity in recent elections.
- ▪The court's decision was based on allegations that Özgür Özel secured his leadership through vote buying.
- ▪The CHP has denied the charges and accused the government of orchestrating a political coup.
- ▪The ruling has caused a significant drop in Turkey's main stock exchange, the BIST 100.
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