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Critically, the political situation escalated dramatically when İmamoğlu's university degree was suddenly revoked just days before the CHP's presidential nomination vote, casting doubt on his eligibility to run for president. On March 19, he was arrested on accusations ranging from corruption to terrorism connections, with the government detaining over 100 individuals linked to the investigation.
The Unfolding Crisis
Mass Protests Erupt
Despite a government-imposed ban on public demonstrations, tens of thousands of İmamoğlu’s supporters took to the streets to protest his detention. The harsh response from riot police—employing tear gas and rubber bullets—only added fuel to the growing unrest.