Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
Turkish politician and economist
Born
December 17th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Turkey
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An economist and politician from Turkey. Served as the leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP) since 2010. Elected to the Turkish Parliament and has been an influential figure in Turkish politics. Advocated for social democracy and economic justice. Ran for president of Turkey in the 2023 elections, challenging the incumbent. Focused on issues such as corruption, economic inequality, and democratic governance throughout political career.
Led the Republican People's Party since 2010
Ran for President of Turkey in 2023
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