The CHP's internal party problems have been a staple of the media since the past.
The debates that started after Rahmi Turan's claim that “CHP members went to the palace” were again widely covered in the media.
Especially in media outlets that are known to be ‘close to the government’, these discussions are portrayed as “intra-party fights within the CHP”.
But is there an intra-party fight in the CHP as claimed?
Which names and groups are active within the party ahead of the Ordinary Congress, which is expected to take place at the end of March. Who stands for what?
Independent Turkish has compiled a compilation of claims and information from the CHP's backstage.
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu at the peak of his power
Due to the success of his candidates in the local elections and the fact that he was the main factor in the establishment and continuation of the Millet Alliance, Kılıçdaroğlu is also considered the strongest candidate for the next congress.
If Muharrem İnce is not counted, no challenger to Kılıçdaroğlu is expected to emerge at the congress.
Party heavyweights Bülent Tezcan, Tekin Bingöl and Seyit Torun are seen among the names that will support Kılıçdaroğlu under all circumstances.
The entire current Central Executive Board (MYK) is expected to stand by Kılıçdaroğlu at the congress.