Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and his opposition-backed election challenger Tufan Erhurman both held large rallies on Tuesday night as the Turkish Cypriot leadership election draws closer. Tatar supporters inside the Ataturk sports hallErhurman, meanwhile, held his rally at the Paradise Park function centre, which is located two kilometres up Dr Fazil Kucuk boulevard from where Tatar held his rally. Everyone will know that the Turkish Cypriot people exist on this island,” he said. During their terms, the rights of the Turkish Cypriot people were defended at the negotiating table, crossing points were opened, and the international community recognised the Turkish Cypriot community,” he said. He then promised to bring “seriousness” back to the office of the Turkish Cypriot leader.