Reported about 1 year ago
In a legislative committee meeting to review amendments to the Recall Act on July 4, 2024, there were intense clashes between blue and green factions, with the green members even blocking the meeting room, restricting the movement of committee members, and causing public outcry. Kaohsiung Mayor Ko Wen-je accused the Democratic Progressive Party and Premier Lai Ching-te of trampling on democracy, stating that today was a dark day in Taiwan's democratic history. Ko criticized the DPP for hijacking democracy and expressed concern over their actions. He highlighted how the process was disrupted and discussions were curtailed, arguing that the DPP had gone beyond reasonable bounds. Ko also questioned when they would stop trampling on democracy, referencing incidents where public servants were restricted and discussions were confiscated, creating a chaotic situation in Taiwan's democracy.
Source: YAHOO