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Kilicdaroglu calls on supporters to ensure victory in 1st voting round

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 10 May 2023 08:29
2 Min Read

Kilicdaroglu says the opposition must gain a majority in the parliament for a rapid change in the system.

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  • Kilicdaroglu calls on supporters to ensure victory in 1st voting round
    Turkish presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu (Reuters)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main opponent in the upcoming elections, Kemal Kilicdaroglu of the People's Alliance, called on his supporters on Tuesday to ensure his victory as early as in the first round of voting.

Kilicdaroglu stressed that the opposition must gain a majority in the parliament for "a rapid change in the system."

"If we are going to complete our work in the first round, I must say that we must complete it in such a way that the current opposition gets the most seats in the parliament. More lawmakers mean a rapid change in the system," the presidential candidate pointed out in a video message on Twitter.

He added that "a system where sharp criticism of the head of state will be possible" will be created in Turkey in the event of his victory in the election.

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"[Opponents'] voices will be easily heard. They will be able to oppose me as sharply as they wish. That is precisely the goal. That is what democracy is all about. In other words, freedom of speech," Kilicdaroglu indicated.

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He continued, "First, we have to make Turkey a place where dissent is possible. After that, it will be easy for everyone. That is why we have to end this in the first round. That is why I ask you to vote consciously. Let's end this thing in the first round."

Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections are set to take place on May 14. If necessary, the second round of voting will be held on May 28.

#Turkey is preparing to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, 2023, in what is described as "the most important in the history of the country."
As the election date draws near, three key takeaways must be discussed.#TurkeyElections pic.twitter.com/LAFW0YItpy

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) May 1, 2023

Erdogan has been nominated as a presidential candidate by the ruling Justice and Development Party, supported by the allied Nationalist Movement Party, while Kilicdaroglu has been declared the single candidate of the opposition People's Alliance.

The list of presidential candidates also includes Muharrem Ince of the Homeland Party and Sinan Ogan of the ATA Alliance.

Read more: Kilicdaroglu vows Turkey to continue pursuing balanced foreign policy

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