Historical Moment : Tayyip Erdogan Won the Presidential Election

 

Tayyip Erdogan Won the Presidential Election

According to Ahmed Yenir, the chairman of Turkey's Supreme Election Council (YSK), Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the presidential election once more and was re-elected as the country's president. Erdogan received 2,770,000 votes, or 52.16% of the vote, according to Yenir's official announcement.
Yenir emphasised that the outcome would not change even if all of the uncounted ballots went to one contender. Erdogan's opponent, Kulçdarolu, earned 47.86% of the vote after 99.43% of the ballot boxes had been opened.
After winning, President Erdogan travelled to the Turkish capital of Ankara, where he addressed the crowd of people waiting outside the palace. He showed his admiration for Turkey by opening his address with a Turkish song.

Erdogan stated during his speech that there were 320,000 supporters outside the presidential palace. He pledged to strive with the people to make this century the century of Turkey, acknowledging the faith the people had placed in him. Following the announcement of Erdogan's victory a few hours ago, foreign leaders have already congratulated him on being re-elected as president.
Erdogan, who has been in charge for the previous 21 years, was chosen as Turkey's Prime Minister in 2003 and as its President in 2014. Thus, the third decade of his reign has begun. Turkey is commemorating the 100th birthday of the modern Republic of Turkey this year. Erdogan said, while speaking from the presidential palace, that the Turkish people had picked. It is one of the most significant elections in Turkish history. He emphasised the necessity of cooperation and group effort at this time.

In response to the recent earthquake that wreaked havoc, Erdogan stressed the need of rebuilding the damaged cities and enhancing the life of the locals. He reaffirmed his commitment to bringing inflation down.
Erdogan attacked the opposition party, saying that although they got 146 seats in 2018, they were able to get 169 seats in 2023 because of coalitions with other parties, which does not always indicate improved strength.

Erdogan emphasised the need of reconstructing the devastated towns and improving the quality of life for the residents in reaction to the recent earthquake that caused devastation. He reiterated his dedication to reducing inflation.

Erdogan criticised the opposition party, claiming that while winning 146 seats in 2018, they were only able to get 169 in 2023 due to alliances with other parties, which is not always a sign of increased power.

Erdogan also pointed out that it has been 570 years since the Ottoman Empire overran Istanbul, which represented a pivotal moment in history that signalled the end of one era and the start of another. He voiced the expectation that this election will be Turkey's equivalent of a turning moment.