Turk opposition still in the fray

Saying ‘No’: Anti-government demonstrators shouting slogans during a protest in Kadikoy district of Istanbul. The placard reads ‘No to the one-man government’. — Reuters

ISTANBUL: Turkey’s embattled opposition to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can still find glimmers of hope in a shifting political landscape despite the strongman winning a controversial referendum that will hugely enhance his powers.

The “No” vote polled 48.59% in the April 16 poll after a lopsided campaign that saw the “Yes” dominate the airwaves with Erdogan speeches and flood the streets with pro-government billboards.