Episodes at this time in Constantinople Where supporters of Ekrem Imamoglu are shouting slogans in favor of the mayor with police forces repeating them, using chemicals and grenades of flash.

A new message of Imamoglou to the Turkish people, shortly after his prosecution to the Palace for a testimony to the prosecutor. He was expected to make a decision either to be released or to imprison him pending his trial. The Mayor of Constantinople shows a relentless and incompatible attitude towards the government of Tayyip Erdogan.

Awaiting the decision whether or not to be detained, Thousands of citizens have gathered outside the City Hall of Constantinople In Sarathane Square.

At this time, the large gathering with the Republican People’s Party (CHP) of Imamoglou is broadcast live.

The CHP will proceed with the proclamation as a candidate for the presidency on Sunday, after a symbolic qualifying vote and the mayor is asking Turkish citizens to vote.

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“My call to our nation”

Protect the polls tomorrow, whatever happens. In addition to the ballot boxes for the presidential candidacy of the Republican People’s Party, there will be solidarity ballots. Everyone will be able to vote here.

Don’t forget, I ask you (to exercise) and your democratic right » It notes features in x, with the post having a related video.

The mayor of Constantinople categorically denied the charges of terrorism he was brought, according to a judicial document that came to the knowledge of Reuters after being arrested on Wednesday for corruption and relationships with the PKK (Kurdistan Labor Party).

“I see today during my interrogation that I and my colleagues are facing Unbelievable categories and slander »; Imamoglou said, defending himself in the interrogation of the anti -terrorist, according to the document.

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Imamoglu rallies the opposition as the great political opponent of the long -term president.

“These slanderers will fall after the walls in the heart of our nation are hit,” Imoglou said characteristically.

‘Is the country imperative We get rid of this mentality as soon as possible, who believes that he is entitled to do everything to protect the Thomas (her), “ Imamoglu said, leaving spikes against Erdogan.

In a previous message of gathering to the Turkish people in X he also points out: “The walls of fear have been overcome, now there is a nation.”

“The Constantinople meet in Sarathane this afternoon at 20.30.”

The mayor of Constantinople appeared earlier on Saturday before the authorities to testify for the accusations that the PKK has helped, forming an electoral alliance with the pro -Kurdish People’s Party of Equality and Democracy (DEM) in the 20th elections of 2024.

On Friday, Police interrogated Imamoglou for four hours Concerning the charges of corruption, with the Mayor of Constantinople denying all the charges, according to the newspaper Cumhuriyet and other media.

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At the same time, reactions to his arrest are explosive.

Defying the ban on public concentrations, thousands of protesters They took to the streets in Constantinople, Ankara and many other Turkish cities for a third night Yesterday to protest the arrest of the popular opposition politician and key opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the next presidential race scheduled for 2028.

A total of 343 people were arrested in demonstrations throughout the country, according to the Turkish interior ministry, while at least 16 police officers were injured.

THE Erdogan said that the government would not tolerate demonstrations And he accused the opposition party of corruption and terrorist organizations, while authorities in Ankara and Smyrna banned demonstrations for five days, following the decision earlier by Constantinople.

As Manolis Kostidis reports, in a speech on Saturday night, the Turkish president – referring to the crowded rallies – accused the Republican People’s Party of “He tried the fire that broke out in Syria to bring it to Turkey.” According to Erdogan, “The people didn’t hear them …”

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“An anti -corruption operation in Constantinople is used as an excuse to cause turmoil on our streets. I would like to understand that we will not allow a handful of opportunists to bring up turmoil in Turkey just to protect their looting plans, “Erdogan said.

Imamoglou’s arrest took place a few days before he was appointed as a candidate for the opposition People’s Party for the presidency in Sunday’s qualifiers. Ozel said the qualifying elections, where about 1.5 million people can vote, would normally be held as planned.

The opposition party also urged citizens to participate in symbolic elections on Sunday – Through improvised molds that will be erected throughout Turkey- as a sign of solidarity with Imamoglou.

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