CHP leader Özgür Özel announced that the May 1 celebrations will be held in Kadıköy. The reasons behind choosing Kadıköy over Taksim are noteworthy.

Özgür Özel canceled his weekend programs due to the recent wave of detentions targeting the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. This situation led to a change in the location of the May 1 celebrations.

Özel stated, "It wouldn't be right to participate in the festival while detentions are ongoing," highlighting the impact of increasing detentions on his planned activities.

The reasons for celebrating May 1 in Kadıköy include the unions' desire to gather in Taksim and the government's repressive attitudes.

Özgür Özel remarked, "If the unions had said Taksim, we would have said Taksim too. But this year, we will be in Kadıköy."

The increase in detentions and political pressures influenced CHP's stance on the May 1 celebrations. Özel emphasized the importance of the public knowing the truth.