Trkiye's opposition takes election lead in key cities

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan casts his vote in Istanbul, Turkiye, March 31, 2024. [Xinhua]

Turkiye's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), led in local elections in key cities, including the country's largest city Istanbul and the capital Ankara, on Sunday, with over 51 percent of the votes, local NTV broadcaster reported, citing initial results.

Turkish Supreme Election Council Chairman Ahmet Yener said 51.2 percent of the total votes were counted and the vote count is still ongoing.