The Depths of Political Competition Between AK Party and CHP

The political arena in Turkey is increasingly deepening the competition between the AK Party and CHP. Recent street protests and boycotts are among the most significant indicators of this rivalry.
As highlighted in Yıldıray Oğur's article, the CHP's decision to end street protests and express its reactions through permitted rallies indicates a shift in the opposition's strategy. However, the resilience shown by the AK Party during this process is noteworthy.
Yalçın Doğan emphasizes that the AK Party is trying to eliminate CHP cadres, and this situation is affecting the political climate in Istanbul. These efforts disregard the will of the people.
Aydemir Güler discusses how mass movements are transferred to politics and the critical elements in this process. The combination of elections and mass movements can be decisive for political power.
Fehmi Koru notes that the recent mass mobilizations of the CHP reflect a desire in society to change the power dynamics. This situation is also increasing expectations for early elections.