Kerem , whats the feed on the street mate ?? won by 51 percent , just like brexit , have the whingers started yet , theres some statements the vote was rigged , tsk tsk , perhaps the russians were involved huh ? Erdogan says a historic moment and a clear mandate ,, nahhhhhhhh only 51 percent ,how can that be . ,,,,,,,, lol .
Turkey referendum: Erdogan hails 'clear' win in vote on new powers
16 April 2017
Media caption President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: "Decision made by the Turkish public is a historic moment"
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed victory in the referendum on granting him sweeping new powers, saying it was won by a clear majority.
He was speaking in Istanbul as the count neared completion. With more than 99% of ballots counted, "Yes" was on 51.36% and "No" on 48.64%.
Erdogan supporters say replacing the parliamentary system with an executive presidency will modernise the country.
The two main opposition parties are challenging the results.
As jubilant Erdogan supporters rallied in the big cities, pots and pans were banged in Istanbul by opponents of the referendum, in a traditional form of protest.
If confirmed, the "Yes" vote could also see Mr Erdogan remain in office until 2029.
Three people were shot dead near a polling station in the south-eastern province of Diyarbakir, reportedly during a dispute over how they were voting.
Turkey referendum: Erdogan hails 'clear' win in vote on new powers
16 April 2017
Media caption President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: "Decision made by the Turkish public is a historic moment"
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed victory in the referendum on granting him sweeping new powers, saying it was won by a clear majority.
He was speaking in Istanbul as the count neared completion. With more than 99% of ballots counted, "Yes" was on 51.36% and "No" on 48.64%.
Erdogan supporters say replacing the parliamentary system with an executive presidency will modernise the country.
The two main opposition parties are challenging the results.
As jubilant Erdogan supporters rallied in the big cities, pots and pans were banged in Istanbul by opponents of the referendum, in a traditional form of protest.
If confirmed, the "Yes" vote could also see Mr Erdogan remain in office until 2029.
Three people were shot dead near a polling station in the south-eastern province of Diyarbakir, reportedly during a dispute over how they were voting.
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