Turkey's Erdogan cancels election rallies for a day for health reasons | Inquirer News

Turkey’s Erdogan cancels election rallies for a day for health reasons

/ 05:48 PM April 26, 2023

Tayyip Erdogan

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan greets his supporters during an election rally in Manisa, Turkey April 24, 2023. Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS

ANKARA — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he cancelled his scheduled campaign rallies on Wednesday due to health reasons, ahead of landmark May 14 elections.

“Today, I will rest at home with the advice of my doctors,” Erdogan wrote on his Twitter account.

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Late on Tuesday, Erdogan cut short a live TV interview during which he said he felt sick due to an upset stomach.

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