Leader of Turkish largest opposition Republican People’s Party Kemal Kilicdaroglu announced that he is not Sunni Muslim.

In his conversation with Turkish Haberturk, Kilicdaroglu discussed the post-election atmosphere, reflecting also on his religious affiliation.

“I always denied ethnic identity or creed based policy. I am Alevi. Tell me, when being an Alevi turned into crime in this country. The authorities are negotiating with Ocalan. Why oppose it if it is done for the sake of our country.

Note that a month ago, during his talk with Turkish Milliyet, Kemal Kilicdaroglu said that maybe his mother is Armenian.

“Investigation into the ethnic background of my family contradicts to human rights principles. Perhaps my mother is Armenian,” went Kilicdaroglu’s comment.