Turkey local elections: Stunning victory for opposition

Analysts say Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s defeat in local elections lies in two main reasons; one is the economy and the second is his weak stance towards Gaza.

Turkey elections Opposition

Rahshan Saglam
Press TV, Istanbul

Turkey’s main opposition party has won local elections in the two key cities of Istanbul and Ankara. Analysts say Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s defeat is due to two main reasons, one is economy and the second is his weak stance towards Gaza.