As soL news portal reports, the gathering brought together party members, supporters, and workers, including employees involved in ongoing labor struggles. Workers from the textile sector who have faced dismissals, union repression, and workplace disputes were present and were acknowledged during the program.
The event combined political speeches with cultural elements. The program included songs and performances, and opened with the singing of The Internationale. These elements framed the meeting within the traditions of the workers’ and communist movement.
A central speech was delivered by Kemal Okuyan, General Secretary of the TKP. In his address, Okuyan referred to the party’s historical trajectory, including periods of repression and setbacks, as well as its efforts to reorganize and continue political activity. He criticized both the ruling political forces and liberal political approaches, arguing that they do not address the social and economic problems faced by working people.
Okuyan emphasized the need for political clarity and organization, stating that social change cannot be achieved through limited reforms within the existing system. He stressed that the party’s perspective is based on socialism and on confronting the structural causes of inequality, unemployment, and exploitation.
Throughout the event, speakers and participants highlighted themes of resistance, solidarity, and persistence. The slogan of the meeting was used to describe the determination to continue political struggle despite economic difficulties and political pressure.
The Ankara gathering was presented as part of the TKP’s broader political activity and outreach. According to the party, the meeting aimed to reaffirm its presence and role in ongoing social struggles and to underline that socialist politics remain relevant in current conditions.
A central speech was delivered by Kemal Okuyan, General Secretary of the TKP. In his address, Okuyan referred to the party’s historical trajectory, including periods of repression and setbacks, as well as its efforts to reorganize and continue political activity. He criticized both the ruling political forces and liberal political approaches, arguing that they do not address the social and economic problems faced by working people.
Okuyan emphasized the need for political clarity and organization, stating that social change cannot be achieved through limited reforms within the existing system. He stressed that the party’s perspective is based on socialism and on confronting the structural causes of inequality, unemployment, and exploitation.
Throughout the event, speakers and participants highlighted themes of resistance, solidarity, and persistence. The slogan of the meeting was used to describe the determination to continue political struggle despite economic difficulties and political pressure.
The Ankara gathering was presented as part of the TKP’s broader political activity and outreach. According to the party, the meeting aimed to reaffirm its presence and role in ongoing social struggles and to underline that socialist politics remain relevant in current conditions.