The eyes of the whole world are on Turkey’s general elections. But why so? Why other countries are keeping an eye on the political conditions of this country. This question is important. But before that let us tell you that there are elections in Turkiye (Turkey) today on 14th May. Turkey is situated on the border of Asia and Europe in the world map. That’s why this country is important for both Asia and Europe. Türkiye is also an ally of NATO. Tayyip Erdogan has been in power in Türkiye for the last 20 years. This time the path to return to power is looking a bit difficult for him. But who is challenging them?
To remove Turkey’s powerful leader Erdogan from power, 6 party leaders together put forward a leader. The name of this leader is Kemal Kilikdaroglu. After seeing his picture, first of all, the image of Mahatma Gandhi will be formed in your mind. Round glasses and mustache like him. Not only this, Kamal is also very humble by nature. Now let’s talk about Türkiye’s election issues. Why is it being said this time that Erdogan, who has been in power for twenty years, has more difficulties.
Why are the people of Türkiye angry with Erdogan?
After the recent devastating earthquake in Turkey, questions were raised on the Erdogan government. Many experts had told that due to the low level of construction work here, there was more devastation. With the earthquake, the speed with which the relief work should have been done, did not happen. The government machinery was sluggish. There is resentment among the public about this. The currency here is lira. Lira is continuously falling. Due to this, there are challenges of the economic situation as well. Unemployment is also very high here. Voices keep on rising regarding this as well. Kamal has gone to the people’s court regarding these issues. People are supporting him. The thing to see is that here a grand alliance has been formed against Erdogan. 6 parties are fighting the elections together. Despite ideological differences between all of them, she is supporting Kamal.
Why is Türkiye important in diplomatic terms?
Türkiye is a very important country in diplomatic terms. Global circumstances have changed since the war between Russia and Ukraine broke out. The diplomatic moves of countries have also changed. Here Russia and China have come closer. Tension has increased in China and America more than before. Relations between India and China were already not cordial, but here the tension has increased even more. Russia-Iran relations have become very sweet. Civil war is raging in Syria. Turkey tried to play the role of mediator here too. Turkey also wanted to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine war. If seen from India’s perspective, Erdogan hatched a lot of conspiracies against India in global forums.
Türkiye’s anti-India behavior
When India abolished Article 370 from Kashmir, Pakistan cried a lot. Pakistan told its cry to Türkiye. Despite India’s repeated refusal, Erdogan supported Pakistan in global forums and made statements against India. When there was a devastating earthquake in Turkey, India forgot everything and started following the religion of humanity. NDRF teams left for Türkiye overnight. Saved the lives of thousands of people by staying there for many days. When the NDRF team was returning from Turkey to India, the people there greeted them with applause. But a few days later, Turkey again raised the issue of human rights in Kashmir in the UNHRC. Whereas after India’s Operation Dost, the Turkish leader had given a statement that in Indian language and in Turkish language, friend is called friend only. In 2019, even in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Erdogan left no stone unturned to raise the Kashmir issue.
Who is Kemal Kilikdaroglu?
Now let’s talk about Kemal Kilikdaroglu. His age is 74 years. Although he is very educated and polite. Türkiye’s main opposition party is the Republican People’s Party (CHP). It is headed by Kemal Kilikdaroglu. This party got defeated every time in the elections. But still this party is strongly facing Erdogan this time. The party which has been in power for the last two decades must have strong roots, but this time the situation is different. Firstly, people are angry with Erdogan, secondly, this time 6 parties are facing Erdogan together. Kemal has the support of the HDP. HDP is the main opposition party of Türkiye. Kemal belongs to the minority Alevi community. He was formerly a government servant.
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