Turkey's governing AK party has long advocated for constitutional reform. With a go-ahead from MHP Chairman Devlet Bahceli, they submitted the proposal for amendments to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.

MHP leader Devlet Bahceli and Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim shook hands over the constitutional amendments.
MHP leader Devlet Bahceli and Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim shook hands over the constitutional amendments. (TRT World and Agencies)

On April 16, Turkey is set to vote on constitutional reforms. Here's some background on the passage of the bill so far: 

(TRT World and Agencies)
Source: TRT World