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Protests for the release of opposition leader Ikram Imamulu, who gathered outside the city hall in Istanbul.
The biggest protests against President Erdegan continue after the arrest of Istanbul mayor and opposition leader Ikram Imamulu in Turki. 1,133 protesters have been detained in the last 5 days.
Turkish minister Ali Yralikaya says that it will not be tolerated to spread terror on our streets and to endanger the peace and security of our country.
There have been clashes between police and protesters in many places. Protesters are raising anti -government slogans at roads, universities and metro stations. Many roads and metro lines have also been closed.
The government has banned public functions for 4 days in the country’s largest city Istanbul.
Protests in photos …
Thousands of people are protesting against the arrest of Istanbul mayor in the drone footage.
Tension increased after a clash between police and protesters in Istanbul on Sunday night.
Flocks of protesters protesting in front of the police.
Police used tear gas and chili spray to control the protesters.
The biggest performance against Erdogan after 2013 This is considered to be the second largest performance against President Erdogan, who has been in power for 22 years. Earlier in 2013, the biggest protest against Erdogan was held in Gayji.
According to the AFP, at least 55 of the 81 provinces of Türkiye, rallies were held in more than two-thirds of the country. The government has asked the online platform X to close more than 700 accounts.
On Sunday, Ikram Imamulu’s wife Dilk Kaya Imamoglu warned the officials while addressing the protesters gathered outside the city hall in Istanbul on Sunday. Dilek Kaya said that the authorities will have to bear the brunt of it.
He shouted from the stage and said that he will beat you! … You will lose! The injustice done to Ikram has shook everyone’s conscience.
Imamulu arrested on corruption charges Imamulu (54 years) is the leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) party of Mustafa Kamal Pasha, the creator of modern Türkiye. He was to be made the presidential candidate on 23 March, but before that he was arrested for corruption and helping a terrorist organization.
Ikram Imamulu On two allegations, their investigation has also been made …
- A total of 100 people, including journalists and traders, are suspected to be involved in criminal activities in some of the municipal tenders issued by the municipality.
- Imamulu and six others are accused of helping the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). Türkiye considers it a terrorist organization.
Imamulu’s party CHP condemned the arrest, calling it a ‘coup against the next president’. The main opposition party- Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Ozgur Ojel has appealed to the opposition parties to unite.
Ojel said that even after the arrest, Imamulu will be made the presidential candidate. Meanwhile, after the arrest of Imamulu, people on social media appealed to the opposition party to boycott the presidential elections. He said that elections are no longer possible in the country in a fair and democratic manner. At the same time, the Turkish government denied all the allegations of the opposition and said that the judiciary of the country is independent.
His degree was canceled by Istanbul University before Imamulu’s arrest. This has led to his candidature in doubt. According to the Constitution of the Turki, it is necessary to complete the higher education of the candidate to become President. If the court does not change its verdict, they will be stopped from contesting the presidential election.
Imamulu became popular after defeating Erdogan -backed candidate Ikram Imamulu has emerged as a strong opposition face against the administration of President Erdogan. After trying his hand in real estate career, he turned to politics at the age of 43. He was elected the mayor of Belikduju district for the CHP party.
Imamulu was not very popular in the country till 2019. But he became very famous after defeating the supporting candidate of President Erdogan in the 2019 Istanbul Mayor election. He got 41 lakh votes in this election and won by 13 thousand votes. However, he was able to stay the mayor for less than a month.
After alleging irregularities, the election officials canceled the election and removed them from the post. It was ordered to hold elections again. This was followed by elections again in June 2019 in which he defeated his opposing candidate by about 8 lakh votes. His victory gave him a national and international recognition.
Imamulu entered politics in 2014. His background is the first President of Türkiye, Mustafa Kamal Pasha.
Erdogan supported candidate for third time After becoming the mayor, he worked a lot on the city’s infrastructure. This further improved his image. Imamulu was the biggest contender to contest the presidential election in 2023 against Erdogan, but the opposition coalition chose Kamal Kilchdaroglu. In the 2024 Istanbul Mayor election, once again, Erdogan became the mayor by defeating the candidate.
The defeating Erdogan -backed candidate for the third consecutive time was seen as a major achievement for Imamulu. At the same time, many political experts in Türkiye called it ‘Erdogan’s worst defeat’ ever ‘.
Actually, Istanbul is the place where Erdogan grew up. He became the mayor for the first time from here. In such a situation, the defeat of his party’s candidate was a major setback. After Imamulu’s victory, he is considered the next President.
Presidential elections may be held before 2028 in Turkas In such a situation, Imamulu’s arrest is being linked to Erdogan. The Turki held a presidential election in the year 2023, in which Erdogan won for the third consecutive time. In such a situation, the next election is to be held in the year 2028.
According to the constitution of the country, no one can become President for the fourth time. However, critics say that Erdogan can change the constitution to get another term. For this, elections can be held in the country ahead of time.
Erdogan suffered his worst electoral defeat last year. In the civic elections across the country, the opposition CHP party won the Turki’s big cities and municipalities which were considered to be the stronghold of Erdogan’s ruling party-AK party.
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