Turkey's ruling AK Party to unveil election manifesto

By Sibel Ugurlu</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Thirteen political parties will compete in local elections slated for March 31.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>Voters will also elect municipal council members in cities and other local leaders.