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Mehmet Ali Yüksel Named New CHP Istanbul Chairman

The Republican People's Party has appointed Mehmet Ali Yüksel as the new Istanbul Province Chairman, thanking outgoing chairman Gürsel Tekin for his service.

Mehmet Ali Yüksel Named New CHP Istanbul Chairman
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Democracy News Live Desk
Date
15 Oct 2026
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The Appointee

Mehmet Ali Yüksel has been appointed as the new Istanbul Province Chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP). This decision was made by the CHP's Central Management Committee (MYK) after legal proceedings that included the removal of Özgür Çelik and his team from power and the subsequent appointment of an interim committee by the Istanbul 45. Asliye Hukuk Mahkemesi. The court later lifted the interim measures, paving the way for Yüksel's appointment.

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Gürsel Tekin's Departure

Gürsel Tekin, the former leader of CHP Istanbul Provincial Branch, has stepped down. The MYK expressed gratitude for Tekin's contributions to the party, thanking him for the effort and dedication he had shown during his tenure.

Legal Proceedings

On an unspecified date, the Istanbul 45. Asliye Hukuk Mahkemesi ordered the removal of Özgür Çelik and his team from their positions within the CHP Istanbul provincial structure. The court later lifted the interim measures, allowing the CHP to proceed with its internal processes.

The court later lifted the interim measures, allowing the CHP to proceed with its internal processes.

MYK Decision

The Central Management Committee (MYK) made the decision to appoint Mehmet Ali Yüksel as the new Istanbul Province Chairman. The decision was announced on the day of the announcement, marking the end of the interim period that began with the court's earlier order.

Looking Ahead

With Mehmet Ali Yüksel now at the helm, the organization looks to consolidate its internal structure and prepare for upcoming political challenges. The appointment, backed by the Central Management Committee and made possible after the court's interim measures were lifted, places Yüksel in a position to guide the party's activities in Turkey's largest metropolis.

Closing Note

The transition marks the end of a period defined by legal interventions and internal realignments, setting the stage for the province's next chapter under its newly elected chairman.

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