After the February tragedy, the Istanbul municipality headed by Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent figure in the opposition to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, earmarked for demolition 318 buildings housing over 10,000 people.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1812975/6-months-after-a-devastating-earthquake-turkeys-preparedness-is-still-uncertain

The CHP's poor performance in accompanying parliamentary elections have added to pressure for Kilicdaroglu to make way for a younger generation of leaders such as Imamoglu.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20230615-istanbul-s-popular-opposition-mayor-faces-new-corruption-trial

“There are citizens here who are injured, and you police are just standing by,” Imamoglu is heard saying in footage of the incident.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/world-news/2023/05/turkish-opposition-rally-cut-short-due-to-violence/