Turkey’s Erdogan calls for referendum on strong presidency

Turkey’s Erdogan calls for referendum on strong presidency

AgenciesUpdated: Friday, May 31, 2019, 06:01 PM IST
article-image

Ankara: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again called for a referendum on changing Turkey’s political system to one where the president has executive powers, a day after an opposition party withdrew from a parliamentary committee tasked with drafting a new constitution.

The main opposition party pulled out of the committee yesterday, refusing to consider the ruling party’s proposal for a presidential system, which it fears would concentrate too much power in Erdogan’s hands.

The party’s departure left the future of the committee in confusion.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu today called on all parties to resume efforts to draft the new charter while his party suggested those efforts could continue without the main opposition party.

Erdogan says that the people should decide on a presidential system in a referendum.

RECENT STORIES

Paris Viral Video: High Voltage Drama At Charles de Gaulle Airport As Migrants Protest Against...

Paris Viral Video: High Voltage Drama At Charles de Gaulle Airport As Migrants Protest Against...

Pakistan Horror: Man Strangulates Sister To Death In Family's Presence; Shocking Crime...

Pakistan Horror: Man Strangulates Sister To Death In Family's Presence; Shocking Crime...

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Racist Posts Target Indian Crew On Social Media Following Collision

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Racist Posts Target Indian Crew On Social Media Following Collision

'Undoubtedly Saved Lives': US Prez Joe Biden Lauds Quick Action By Indian Crew Members In Baltimore...

'Undoubtedly Saved Lives': US Prez Joe Biden Lauds Quick Action By Indian Crew Members In Baltimore...

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: 6 Missing Presumed Dead, Says Maryland State Police; Rescue Ops Underway

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: 6 Missing Presumed Dead, Says Maryland State Police; Rescue Ops Underway