Civic Groups: KMT 'Weng Hsiao-ling-ized,' Urge Voters to Reject Party

Civic organizations are sounding the alarm, asserting that the Kuomintang (KMT) party has become "Weng Hsiao-ling-ized," adopting the controversial legislative approach of legislator Weng Hsiao-ling. These groups are calling on the public to use their votes in the upcoming local elections to remove KMT candidates, arguing that their actions undermine Taiwan's political stability and governance.

The criticism centers on Weng's recent proposals, including labeling cultural budgets as "food for bluebirds" and attempting to freeze the Presidential Office's discretionary funds. These actions have reportedly led to the cancellation of mid-autumn festival orders for sheltered workshops, impacting vulnerable communities. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has highlighted these issues, questioning whether voters in eight key counties and cities support candidates who align with Weng's stance.

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The KMT has become Weng Hsiao-ling-ized. The local elections are approaching, and voters should use their ballots to replace this political party's candidates.

Public watchdog groups, such as the Citizen Congress Watch (CCW), argue that Weng's proposals have shifted the focus away from crucial budget discussions. They emphasize that the blame lies not only with Weng as the proposer but also with KMT legislators who voted in favor of her motions. CCW Executive Director Chang Hong-lin stated that the issue is not the at-large legislative system itself, but the parties that nominate such candidates, urging voters to "remove these disruptive parties" through their ballots.

Lai Chung-chiang, convenor of the Cross-Strait Political and Economic Think Tank, criticized the KMT's actions as a deliberate attempt to paralyze the government, preventing President Lai Ching-te from effectively carrying out his duties. He pointed out that the freezing of discretionary funds impacts not only businesses but also the ability of the president to provide support, such as "mid-autumn bonus money" for troops or disaster relief. Civic groups believe that the KMT and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) have enabled Weng's actions, and that mayors like Chiang Wan-an and Chang San-cheng, who have remained silent, should also face electoral consequences.

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The KMT legislators' actions since 2024 are being watched by the Taiwanese people. The effects of the KMT's proposals will certainly influence the local elections, and the public will naturally evaluate them when voting.