By Sibel Ugurlu
ANKARA (AA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday will announce the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party's election manifesto for the upcoming local elections.
Thirteen political parties will compete in local elections slated for March 31.
Turkish local polls are held every five years to elect mayors of 1,398 municipalities across the country. Among them are 30 municipalities in 81 provinces and 921 district municipalities.
Voters will also elect municipal council members in cities and other local leaders.