“Tens of millions of people in this country, hurt by government tyranny, the damaged economy (…) ran into the polls”
A message to Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sent by Ekrem Imamoglu through the Silibria prison, while a new lavish descended to the City Hall in Sarachene in Constantinople and other cities. The Turkish citizens rushed to send their own message, on the one hand, by coming to the ballot box of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) on the other hand, defying the prohibitions on Sunday and supporting the fallen mayor.
“Tonight, I send my greetings to the millions who seek justice to Saratha and to the squares throughout my country.” Ekrem Imamoglu underlined.
From the mass concentration of Constantinople, the incidents were not missing again, with police forces using tear gases and grenades.
Imamoglou moved to Marmara’s prison, Also known as Silivri (Silivria) prison, in the Constantinople region, as announced by his party.
“I would like to share with you a news from the Silibri prison that makes me very happy.
There was a record of participating in the qualifying presidential election of our Republican People’s Party.
15 million citizens voted. Tens of millions of people in this country, who were hurt by the tyranny of the government, the destroyed economy, the decency and the lawlessness, ran into the polls.
They said ‘arrives’ to Erdogan.
I send my greetings to the millions who shouted tonight to Saratha and to the squares throughout my country
This ballot box will come (the presidential election), nation will slap this government With a slap he will never forget. “
Genel BaÅŸkanımız Özgür Özel, Saraçhane’de VatandaÅŸlarımızla buluÅŸuyor. #İmamoÄŸlumilteemanet https://t.co/ii1bd8afn4
– chp 🇹🇷 (@herkesicinchp) March 23, 2025
However, a message of victory in the oppression of Tayyip Erdogan’s government also sends the opposition, following the apparent mass arrival of Turkish citizens in the ratification of Imamoglou’s presidential candidacy, despite the announcement of his karatomas.
Twenty million Turkish citizens voted In favor of Imamoglou, despite bans and oppression, an earlier Mayor of Ankara announced Mansuras the SKAI correspondent reported to Constantinople Manolis Kostidis.
Some speak of ‘Informal referendum’, with the Officer Opposition now asking for Early elections.
Silivri Cezaevi’nden Beni çok Mutlu Eden Bir Haberi Sizlerle PaylaÅŸmak istiyorum.
Cumhuriyet Halk Partimizin Cumhurbaşkanlığı Önseçiminde Rekor Düzeyde Bir Katılım Gerçekleşti.
15 Milyon Vatandaşımız Oy Kullandı. İktidarın Zulmünden, Tarumar Edilen Ekonomiden,…
– ekrem İmamoÄŸlu (@ekrem_imamoglu) March 23, 2025
“Ekrem Imamoglu is currently on the road to prison, but also on the road to the presidency. The nation rejects a coup through solidarity polls » Chp President Ozgur Ozel said in a message.
“In spite of those who push him to Silivria (prisons), the nation brings President Ekrem closer to the Presidential Palace of Chankaya” Ozel pointed out.
Genel Başkanımız Özgür Özel:
“Ekrem İmamoğlu şu anda Cezaevi Yolundadır Ama Bir Yandan da Cumhurbaşkanlığı Yolundadır. Millet Bir Darbeyi Dayanışma Sandıklarından Püskürtmektedir.
Onu Silivri’ye doÄŸru ittiirenlere inat, Millet ekrem BaÅŸkan’ı çankaya köşkü’ne… pic.twitter.com/kw48odbsbk
– chp 🇹🇷 (@herkesicinchp) March 23, 2025
The vote was completed (extended until 7.30 pm Greece), and then a new round of mobilization begins.
The mayor of Constantinople was led to prison at the same time with many of his co -defendants, according to Turkish media.
Call to the Turkish people To demonstrate in favor of Imamoglou, the president of Chp was sent earlier via X.
“We invite all those who voted and encouraged their neighbors to vote in democracy squares now!
At 20.30 (9.30 pm Greece) we meet in Sarathane to protect our future president » Ozel stresses.
Oyunu Kullanan, Komşusunu da Oy Vermeye Teşvik Eden Herkesi, şimdi Demokrasi Meydanlarına Davet Ediyoruz!
20.30’DA Saraçhane’de gelecek cumhurbaÅŸkanımıza sahip çıkmak için buluÅŸuyoruz. #İmamoÄŸlumilteemanet pic.twitter.com/ctu1cdnbmv
– chp 🇹🇷 (@herkesicinchp) March 23, 2025
Prosecutors claim that Imamoglou and several senior officials in the municipality maintain ‘Lasting and expanded’ contacts with Azad Barisallegedly as a high -ranking member of the PKK/KCK political wing. Research authorities have cited testimonies of municipal officials, financial records and reports of intelligence services to support allegations that members of the terrorist group had infiltrated the municipal authority.
The mayor of Ankara, who also belongs to the Republican People’s Party (CHP) as well as Imamoglou, described her as ‘shame’ decision on the judicial system of the country.
The decision to send Imoglou – who is considered the strongest opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – was taken in prison despite complaints from the Republican People’s Party (CHP), as well as European leaders that the charges against him are politically motivated.
It is recalled that after many days of investigations by police for two days, the mayor of Constantinople Ekrem Imoglou was taken late on Saturday, four days after his arrest on Wednesday, before the court for a new interrogation by the prosecutors.
Çaresizlik Hisseden, Umut Arayan, Memleket Için Dertlenen Ve çabalayan Herkesi bu yolculuğun bir parçası olmaya, Tarih Yazmaya Davet Ediyoruz.
Oy kullanılabilecek yerlere ulaşmak için tıklayınız: https://t.co/cbp1lcacj2 pic.twitter.com/4l3buallgy
– chp 🇹🇷 (@herkesicinchp) March 23, 2025
The Turkish prosecutors have asked the court to defend Imamoglou and four associates in anticipation of their trial, as the office of the mayor of Constantinople said earlier, with himself categorically denied the charges of corruption and relations with the PKK. “Unethical” and “slanderous”.
The adoption of the Prosecutor’s Office means that Imoglou will deduct his office, as legislation in Turkey allows the government to appoint another in its position.
Imamoglou’s lineup, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), characterized “coup” The arrest on Wednesday morning and the accusation against Imamoglou.
The question remains in the meantime whether Europe has a better idea of ​​pressure on the leadership of Ankara beyond the appeals, says Deutsche Welle, who stresses that what will be of the greatest interest is to clarify whether this protest movement, which has been expressed in recent days and has gone away from the last days and escaped and escaped Once again frustrated, they will return to their homes. That is, if Turkey not only woken up, but also woke up.
Bu gece saraçhane’de ve ülkemin dört bir yanındaki meydanlarda adalet isyen Milyonlara selamlarımımımı gönderiyorum. pic.twitter.com/btefcjd6m8
– ekrem İmamoÄŸlu (@ekrem_imamoglu) March 23, 2025
‘We will use all tools to maintain stability’
Turkey’s central bank will use all tools, In the context of market rules, effectively and decisively to maintain stability, commander Fatih Karahan was committed to bankers on Sunday, as announced by the Turkish Banks Association (TBB).
In a statement, TBB said that Karahan and TBB’s board members discussed recent developments after the arrest of the Mayor of Constantinople.
The Turkish pound, shares and bonds They suffered a great fall Since last Wednesday, when Imamoglou was in custody.
It is noted that the Turkish Central Bank has already reinforced its “defense mechanism” to protect the Turkish pound last week to ensure that financial conditions remain “tight”.
Specifically, the central bank increased one day’s borrowing rate by 200 basis pointsto 46%, raising the average funding costs for banks.
At the same time, up to $ 9 billion were spent on the support of the pound, while the cheaper repos borrowing of a week for an indefinite period was suspended.
He also announced that he would proceed to Auction lines of 91 -day liquidity linesthe first such energy for almost two decades, with the aim of absorbing the redundancies in the pound.
Source :Skai
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