Erdogan rallies supporters in Istanbul ahead of critical Turkey elections

(23 Jun 2018) Turkey was awash in campaign promises on Saturday as politicians pressed to get voters' attention in the last remaining hours before a ban begins ahead of Sunday's critical presidential and parliamentary elections.
Speaking in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged citizens to vote and listed the hospitals and transportation infrastructure as proof of his leadership.
The 64-year-old Erdogan called the elections more than a year ahead of schedule in a bid to usher in an executive presidency with sweeping powers.
He said the new system will bring stability and prosperity to Turkey, but critics warn it could lead to a "one-man rule" amid signs of an unsound economy.
Despite the short campaign season, the uneven media coverage and government resources that favour Erdogan, his competitors for the presidency and in parliament have launched a serious bid to unseat him.
More than 59 million Turkish citizens, including some 3 million living abroad, are eligible to vote on Sunday.
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