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The Kuomintang party is preparing to amend the 'Election and Recall Law', proposing to raise the recall threshold, sparking criticism for potential self-preservation. Ko Chien-ming, the DPP caucus convener, warned that a collaboration between the Blue and White parties to push for this amendment may lead to widespread backlash from the public, potentially resulting in the recall of Kuomintang Mayor Xie Guoliang of Keelung and even the recall of all independent city and county councilors. The amendment proposal suggests a stricter recall process but the People First Party chairman Ko Wen-je believes the recall procedure should be more rigorous. Ko Chien-ming criticized the amendment as damaging to democracy and legal chaos, calling for a focus on correcting political actions and principles rather than infringing on citizens' rights by amending laws prematurely. He highlighted the risk of escalating public dissent and the danger posed to the 2026 elections, cautioning against the misconception that a majority in parliament can dictate everything.
Source: YAHOO