Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary-General Lin Yu-chang (林右昌) yesterday said that he has submitted his resignation, after the mass recall backed by his party failed over the weekend.
Lin wrote on Facebook that he tendered his resignation to President William Lai (賴清德), who is also DPP chairman, on Sunday.
As the ruling party’s secretary-general, Lin said he is responsible for any shortcomings and failures to meet the expectations of society and party supporters.
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He also praised recall campaign volunteers for their selfless spirit, courage and unwavering commitment to Taiwan.
“What we need least is to make excuses for the outcome. Instead, we move forward,” Lin said, adding that while there are many challenges, people must continue to defend Taiwan.
His announcement came after all 24 Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) lawmakers survived the recall bids against them on Saturday, ensuring that the KMT, along with Taiwan People’s Party, retains control of the legislature.
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As of press time last night, Lai had not accepted Lin’s resignation.
Another round of seven KMT legislators are to face recall votes on Aug. 23.
The DPP must shoulder even greater responsibility and be more proactive in the next recall vote, and provide support to the seven districts that would be voting, DPP caucus chief executive Rosalia Wu (吳思瑤) said yesterday.
The DPP would listen to all public opinion and feedback, Wu said, adding that criticism is to be expected, but the party would withstand it.
The party would not let recall groups or citizens face the next recall votes alone, and would put its all into the campaign, she said.
Saturday’s vote encompassed a wide area, given it involved 24 electoral districts, and was made more difficult by the fact that most are KMT strongholds, Wu said.
For the next recall vote, the DPP could focus its energy and resources on the seven districts, Wu said, adding that she hoped party headquarters would enact more strategic planning.
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