SAMSUN - "Rally for the Republic" started on Sunday in Black Sea port city of Samsun.
Gathering at the city center, the crowd chanted slogans, carrying Turkish flags.
Republican People`s Party (CHP) Chairman Deniz Baykal and Democratic Left Party (DSP) Chairman Zeki Sezer, who decided to unite for the elections to be held on July 22nd, are also attending the rally together.
Members of several associations, unions, women`s organizations and political parties are attending the rally.