CHP leader calls on university rector to hear demands of students protesting dorm construction

Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu on July 9 called on the rector of Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ) to hear out the students protesting the cutting down of trees for the construction of a dormitory on campus.
"Universities are the most important institutions that develop a country. Establishing a university is taking society to a bright future. ODTÜ is the apple of our eyes. An understanding approach is needed towards [the students]. We need to hear their demands," Kılıçdaroğlu said in his speech at the CHP's parliamentary group meeting.