Erdogan emerges victorious in historic Turkey run-off
President Erdogan addressed supporters after his victory
In the presidential election conducted in 2023, Erdogan beat Kemal Kilicdaroglu to be re-elected as the Turkish president. His re-election extended his time in charge of Turkey beyond 20 years. After his victory was confirmed, he addressed his supporters in Ankara.
Erdogan's supporters cheered for him
The result of the presidential election projected Turkey's strong divide of opinion, with Kilicdaroglu winning 47.9 per cent and Erdogan winning 52.1 per cent of votes. However, Erdogan's win was widely celebrated by his supporters.
Erdogan's supporters danced the night away
After the results were announced by the Supreme Election Council of Turkey, throngs of supporters arrived at the presidential palace in Ankara to hear his speech. They then headed to various locations to celebrate Erdogan's win. Several of them even danced the night away!
Children and tourists also celebrated Erdogan's win
Crowds gathered in Taksim Square in Istanbul after President Erdogan declared his victory. Not only locals, but tourists from Middle East and Gulf countries and children too celebrated his third term in power.
The polls
The polls opened at 8 am (0500 GMT) and closed at 5 pm (1400 GMT) local time. Presidential candidates requested voters to turn up for the voting. Elderly and specially abled people were also spotted at the voting sites.
A new hope!
While addressing his supporters at the presidential palace in Ankara, Erdogan said he would "build the Century of Turkey".
After serving as mayor of Istanbul in the 1990s, Erdogan's party was banned and he was jailed for four months. In 2003, he became the prime minister. Since 2014, he has been the president of Turkey.
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