Opposition-backed Fijolek wins in Poland election

Polish opposition backed candidate Konrad Fijolek was projected to win Rzeszow Mayoral Election on Sunday, according to exit polls.

Fijolek won 55.8% of vote, according to an exit poll published by Polish broadcaster TVN.

Speaking to reporters at his headquarters after exit polls were revealed, Fijolek said Rzeszow's "unity" won election.

Fijolek said he hoped his victory would lead to " return of self-governance, freedom and democracy" in Rzeszow.

Opposition parties have suffered a series of defeats against Law and Justice (PiS) party since right-wing party won parliamentary election in 2015.

Rzeszow's mayoral election is seen as a turning point for Polish opposition and a sign of tensions between PiS and its two smaller coalition allies.