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Under the slogan "Now is the time for socialism", thousands of people, men and women of every age, gathered at Kartal Square, Istanbul, in order to attend the rally organized by the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP).
Speaking at the rally, TKP Secretary General Kemal Okuyan said among others: "We are a family, a growing family that fights against lies and exploitation. TKP is acting with great self-confidence at its 101st year, it is spreading and growing. Come and be a part of this struggle, if you are still not in the ranks of the TKP. We are the future of Turkey".
Dersim Mayor, Fatih Mehmet Maçoğlu, who attended the rally said: "It's time, socialism will win, the oppressed and workers will win, we will win".
The gathering was also included a music performance by the group Los Obreros and singer Gülcan Altan.