264 Former MPs Resign from CHP to Support New Party

More than 260 former members of parliament have resigned from Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in a coordinated move. The group announced its decision to support a new political party. In a joint statement, the former lawmakers expressed strong confidence in the new party’s leader. They said they believe the movement will “ignite a new torch of hope” across Turkey and build “an unshakable will to power.” The mass resignation marks a significant split within the CHP. The departing members declared their support for an alternative political path, though they did not name the new party in the statement. The move signals growing internal divisions within the opposition ahead of future elections. Political analysts are watching to see how this will affect the CHP’s voter base and the broader opposition landscape.