Turkish Premier ordered to conduct a survey to receive information on his party’s rating, Aktifhaber reports. The decision was made as a result of the recent statement by Republican People’s Party leader Deniz Baykal, that rating of ruling Justice and Development party reduced by 30%.

According to opinion poll results, 42% of respondents support Justice and Development party, 19% — oppositional Republican People’s and 17% — Nationalist movement party. Premier Erdogan tops the rating of the parties’ leaders with 32%, followed by Deniz Baykal – 5% and Devlet Bahceli — 4%.

At the 2007 parliamentary elections Justice and Development party gained 47%, Republican People’s Party – 21%, whereas Nationalist movement party – 14.5%.

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