Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi

Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi (CHP), or the Republican People's Party, is one of Turkey's oldest political parties, founded in 1923 by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. It advocates for secularism, democracy, and social justice, aiming to uphold the principles of the Turkish Republic. Historically, the CHP has been the main opposition party and has a social democratic ideology, focusing on progressive reforms and public welfare. It plays a significant role in Turkish politics, representing a broad spectrum of citizens who support a secular, democratic, and modern Turkey.