Turkey’s main opposition party, CHP, is facing controversy after allegations surfaced claiming they paid individuals to attend a membership drive in Istanbul. Social media posts suggest a casting agency was used to recruit attendees for a fee. CNN Türk reporter Ümit Uzun investigated the claims by calling a phone number linked to the alleged recruitment. Notably, two separate calls to the same number were answered by different individuals, raising further questions about the situation. The CHP has not yet officially responded to the accusations. The incident has sparked debate over the authenticity of the event and the party’s attempts to demonstrate public support. This controversy casts a shadow over the CHP’s efforts to mobilize supporters in a key political landscape.