A controversial Turkish court ruling on May 21 annulled the congress of the Republican People's Party (CHP, Turkey's largest opposition party) and reinstated former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, triggering an ongoing struggle over who rightfully leads the party. Elected CHP leader Özgür Özel declined on June 16 to rule out the possibility of forming an entirely new political party, signalling the dispute is far from resolved. Analysts warn the crisis goes beyond a simple leadership contest, raising deeper questions about the legitimacy and future direction of Turkey's main opposition movement.