Izmir Mayor Tugay quits CHP amid escalating party turmoil (opens original article in a new tab)

Izmir Mayor Cemil Tugay resigned from the CHP, citing internal party turmoil and disciplinary actions as reasons, while pledging to remain an independent mayor.

• Izmir Mayor Cemil Tugay left the CHP due to internal party conflicts and disciplinary actions
• Tugay criticized the party's leadership changes and disciplinary measures as damaging to Atatürk's political movement
• Tugay will remain as an independent mayor and support a CHP free from manipulation