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Turkish President Erdogan’s Party Suffers Historic Defeat in Municipal Elections

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his party have encountered a significant setback in Turkey’s municipal elections, marking their worst defeat in 22 years of governance.

The opposition Republican Peoples Party (CHP) celebrated a historic victory, securing mayoral seats in 15 cities, including Ankara and Istanbul, ending Erdogan’s long-standing dominance.

Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu leads with a 10-point margin, while thousands rejoice over Mayor Mansuryavas’ win in Ankara.

Although the ruling Etihad Party leads in 340 districts, the CHP takes 240 districts, signaling a shift in political landscape.

Read also: Erdogan Declares Upcoming Elections as His ‘Last

Erdogan acknowledged defeat, emphasizing that the Turkish people’s message to politicians was clear. He pledged to review the election results within the party and hold themselves accountable for the outcome.

March 31 marks a turning point for Erdogan, who recognized the need for introspection and planning for the future, following a failure to secure desired results despite intense campaigning.

Despite Erdogan’s personal efforts to regain control of Istanbul, economic challenges, including inflation and crises, have impacted public trust in his party, underscoring the significance of the election outcome.

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