CHP Leader Özgür Özel Defends Handshake with Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Amid Criticism
New Party leader Özgür Özel responded to criticism over shaking hands with CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu twice, stating the gesture was humanitarian, not political. He maintained his disappointment with Kılıçdaroğlu but emphasized avoiding political tension at a funeral.



