Turkey's May 14 elections reflected nation's will: Communications directorate

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Supporters of Turkish President look at early presidential election results displayed on a screen of the Justice and development Party (AKP’s) headquarters after polls closed in Turkey's presidental and parliamentary elections, in Istanbul, on May 14, 2023. Turkish polling stations have closed in a knife-edge election that could end President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade grip on power and put the mostly Muslim nation on a more secular course. Turnout was expected to be huge in what has effectively become a referendum on Turkey's longest-serving leader and his Islamic-rooted party. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP)
Sinar Daily
15 May 2023 09:49 am

ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections once again reflected the nation's will, the country’s communications director said early Monday.

May 14 was once again the day "when the will of this esteemed nation" was manifested, said Fahrettin Altun on Twitter as reported by Anadolu.

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"Our nation has spoken and pointed out the way to go. By sharing in solidarity and in peace, we will grow together and will set an example to the world," Altun wrote.

Millions of voters went to the polls Sunday to elect the country's next president and the members of its 600-seat parliament. - BERNAMA-ANADOLU

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