Established in 1984 to manage Istanbul's urban centers. Initially covered 35% of Istanbul Province. Extended jurisdiction to entire province in 2004. Divided into 39 district municipalities with elected mayors
Turkish Republic proclaimed in 1923, but CHP was only party in parliament. Two opposition parties founded in 1924 and 1930 failed. Independent Group in CHP was ineffective
CHP was established in 1923 under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as People's Fırka. Party name changed to Republican People's Fırka in 1924, then to Party in 1935. CHP adopted four foundational principles in 1927: Republicanism, Populism, Nationalism, Laicism
Founded in 1919 as resistance organization under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Became political party in 1923, establishing modern Turkey. Party's logo features Six Arrows representing Kemalism's principles