CHP Leader Özgür Özel made significant statements at the party's provincial congress in Kastamonu.

Özel emphasized that Kastamonu is a city of the Republic and highlighted the CHP's success in becoming the leading party after 47 years in the recent local elections. He noted the importance of young and female candidates in this achievement.

Özel stated, 'We have waited for 47 years and finally succeeded with the right candidates, opening space for women and youth.' He also criticized the impatience of the Justice and Development Party.

Expressing their full commitment to democracy, Özel stated that Turkey must extract and process its rare earth elements independently.

Özel concluded with a message of determination, saying, 'We will fight even in difficult times, we will not surrender.'