
AI-generated summary
The NEW Party held an internal party meeting and made a decision regarding the perceived pressures against Halk TV and called for a rally to show solidarity with the public.
NEW Party MYK convened at the party headquarters under the chairmanship of Chairman Özgür Özel.
Party Spokesperson and Istanbul Deputy Zeynel Emre held a press conference regarding the agenda of the meeting while the Central Executive Board meeting was continuing.
Zeynel Emre said:
"Now there is a government that wants to condemn the country to darkness with the idiots they appointed to politics and the trustees they appointed to the media. But this effort is in vain. Halk TV belongs to the people, we will not leave Halk TV alone, we will continue our solidarity with Halk TV. Today, I would like to make a call here: First of all, I hope that Halk TV, which has around 2 million followers on YouTube in the first place, can reach tens of millions with the campaigns to be made, our call, with the great solidarity of our nation. We are there, just like we are guests on the channels. Our Chairman, we, and our executive friends will continue to be guests there.
In accordance with the decision we took at MYK, we expect all Istanbulites in front of Halk TV on Wednesday at 19.30. We will hold a solidarity rally with Halk TV there. Our Chairman will also consult on this issue with the leaders of other political parties. This is not the NEW Party's issue. Halk TV is the medium where everyone can make their voices heard, all opposition politicians and others in general. They have always been with us until today, and today we will be with them, with Halk TV and its employees and managers, and we will show our solidarity. "I invite all Istanbulites, regardless of party, to the rally to be held on Wednesday to contribute to democracy, freedom of the press, freedom of expression and freedom of the media in Türkiye."
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Thousands of participants will come to the rally and it will be widely shared on social media.
Likely · Within days
Halk TV's viewership will increase temporarily after the rally.
Possible · Within weeks

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