Turkish PM says rumors of foul play an effort to undermine referendum result

[April 18, 2017]    ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Tuesday rumors of irregularities in a referendum over the weekend were a vain effort to cast doubt on the result, after the main opposition party vowed to apply for the vote to be annulled.

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim looks on at a polling station during a referendum in the Aegean port city of Izmir, Turkey, April 16, 2017. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

"The people's will has been reflected at the ballot box, and the debate is over," Yildirim told his parliamentary group. "Everyone should respect the outcome, especially the main opposition".

(Reporting by Ece Toksabay; Editing by Isabel Coles)

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