The Republican People's Party (, CHP; ) is a Kemalist, social liberal and a social-democraticpolitical party in Turkey. It is the oldest political party of the Republic of Turkey and is currently the Main Opposition in the Grand National Assembly. The Republican People's Party describes itself as "a modern social-democratic party, which is faithful to the founding principles and values of the Republic of Turkey". Also, the party is cited as "the founding party of modern Turkey".