Erdogan: May 28 elections will prove end of period of coups in Türkiye

The May 28 elections are an opportunity to show the world that Türkiye has left behind the periods of coups and juntas once and for all, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said while visiting the grave of former Prime Minister Adnan Menderes and his supporters, who were executed by participants in the military coup on May 27, 1960, Report informs citing Anadolu agency.

"Today, 63 years [after the the military coup], we look forward to visiting the polling stations to prove to the world that the period of coups, juntas and military declarations in Türkiye is over," he said.

The president called the events of May 27 "one of the darkest pages in the history of the Republic."

According to the head of state, the military, who participated in the May 1960 events, dealt a blow not only to the democracy and development of Türkiye, but also "left a deep wound in the hearts of the Turkish people."

The Turkish president called on fellow citizens to take an active part in the second round of elections on May 28.