CHP leader calls for an extraordinary convention of his party

ANKARA (AA) - Deniz Baykal, the leader of the main opposition Republican People`s Party (CHP), Monday called for an extraordinary convention of his party within this month.
     After the CHP Higher Discipline Board (YDK) rejected the request for dismissing Mustafa Sarigul, Mayor of Istanbul`s Sisli district, from the party, Baykal released a written statement.
     In this written statement, Baykal said that he decided to call for an extraordinary convention of his party within January of 2005 in order to elect the new leader, party assembly and members of YDK.
     (BRC-A֩
2005-01-03