Former Deputy Mayor Arrested In Istanbul

Murat Güneş, the CHP candidate, won the election for Deputy Mayor of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. The CHP held a 24 to 12 majority in the municipal council against the Cumhur İttifakı. Tensions and arguments occurred during the first two rounds of voting, but the result remained unchanged in the third round. He replaces Onursal Güzel, who was arrested following bribery allegations. The election process reportedly involved intermittent changes during the voting period. Güneş received 22 votes, while Serhan Orhan received 14 votes. The CHP maintained a 12 to 24 advantage over the People's Alliance during the municipal council voting process. Murat Güneş, the candidate for the Republican People's Party, has won the election for Deputy Mayor of Atasehir Municipality in Istanbul. Municipal council members in Istanbul went to the polls to select a deputy mayor to replace Onursal Güzel, who was removed from office following an arrest and dismissal. The process involved a 50-minute meeting. The charges include bribery, extortion, and tender rigging. Some members of the People's Alliance raised objections, claiming the voting process was not transparent.