The Day of the CHP Signature Crisis

The day was dominated by the deepening CHP internal crisis following the 'mutlak butlan' ruling. In the morning, Kılıçdaroğlu vowed to restore the party's founding codes, while Özel rejected any compromise and denied uzlaşı claims. By early afternoon, CHP metropolitan mayors issued a joint statement supporting Özel and calling for a congress within 45 days, but a signature crisis emerged when one mayor refused to sign and left the meeting. Meanwhile, 9 suspects were arrested in the party congress investigation. Other stories included the attack on Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca by a 15-16-year-old, the discovery of a flood victim's body in Hatay, and the extradition process for fugitive Umut Altaş.