Baykal wins, CHP loses

As Baykal supporters filled the hall, entering early and often, the scene became more of a rally than a venue to democratically debate issues.

CHP Şişli Mayor Mustafa Sarıgül also contributed to the tension in the hall as he moved to the podium without getting permission from the congress council.

The second day of the congress also started with problems as the method by which the party assembly is to be chosen caused a quarrel between party members in addition to the disputes between supporters of Sarıgül and Baykal.