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Erodgan votes in Istanbul
14 May 2023 10:05 BST
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cast his vote in Istanbul as the country awaits to learn if his 21-year-long rule will extend for another five years.
He is in a neck-and-neck race with opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
"The voting is underway, and Inshallah [God willing] it will be a calm day for the good of Turkish democracy," he said after casting his ballot.
"The most important thing was that people in the earthquake zones were able to cast their votes," he added.
"We pray for a fruitful future for Turkish democracy. Turning up for voting is important to show the strength of Turkish democracy."