President Erdoğan made significant statements targeting CHP leader Özgür Özel. Özgür Özel responded by highlighting the importance of political rivalry.

During an AK Party group meeting, Erdoğan criticized Özgür Özel's political style, stating, "Why should we engage with someone who gets reprimanded by their own mayors?" Özel retorted, saying, "Watch your step, or we will know how to make you pay for it."

Erdoğan stated that the language used by Özgür Özel is dangerous and called for him to stop inciting Alevi citizens. Özel maintained his stance against Erdoğan, emphasizing that CHP stands with the people.

As political debates intensify, the dynamics of the rivalry between the two leaders are closely watched. Both sides are striving to assert their influence in the political arena by defending their views.