President Erdoğan Rejects Political Misconduct: Muharrem İnce’s Response
President Erdogan Speaks at Istanbul Rally Ahead of May 14 Elections
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rallied supporters in Istanbul’s Sultangazi district on the eve of the May 14 elections. Speaking to a large crowd, he highlighted the danger of opposition coalitions seeking to seize power through elections. Erdogan accused the opposition parties of using the same methods that had previously led to the seizure of political parties and the persecution of those who opposed the status quo.
Erdogan also drew attention to the role of external forces, particularly the Russian government, in attempting to influence the outcome of the Turkish elections. He remarked that it was shameful for Russia to interfere in Turkey’s democratic process and accused opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu of being a puppet of anti-Turkish forces.
The president also defended his government’s record in addressing the economic challenges facing the country, including food price increases. Erdogan pledged to continue to prioritize the welfare of ordinary people and argued that his government’s policies had ensured that the cost of living had been kept in check.
Finally, Erdogan called on all sections of Turkish society to participate in the elections and protect the country’s democracy. He urged people to remember the heavy cost of political instability and to vote for stability and progress. The outcome of the Turkish elections is being watched closely by international observers as it will have significant implications for the region and beyond.
