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As Erdogan's votes dip, Turkiye seen headed to a runoff presidential race
Updated On: 15 May, 2023 01:24 PM IST | Ankara | AP
Turkiye`s presidential elections appeared to be heading toward a second-round runoff on Monday, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has ruled his country with a firm grip for 20 years, leading over his chief challenger, but falling short of the votes needed for an outright win
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses supporters at the AK Party headquarters after polls closed in Turkey`s presidental and parliamentary elections in Ankara, Turkey May 15, 2023. Turkey is braced for its first election runoff after a night of high drama showed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan edging ahead of his secular rival but failing to secure a first-round win. Photo/AFP
Turkiye`s presidential elections appeared to be heading toward a second-round runoff on Monday, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has ruled his country with a firm grip for 20 years, leading over his chief challenger, but falling short of the votes needed for an outright win.
With votes of Turkish citizens living abroad still being counted, results from the state-run Anadolu news agency showed Erdogan had 49.3 per cent of the votes, with his main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu garnering 45 per cent.
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