Lai Ching-te Supports Wen Shih-cheng's Free Dentures and Increased Elder Card Benefits in Nantou

President Lai Ching-te visited Nantou County to rally support for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidates, including gubernatorial hopeful Wen Shih-cheng. During his visit to the Ching Fu Temple in Nantou City and Heng Ji Temple in Puli, Lai emphasized the importance of local leadership dedicated to public service and integrity. He praised Wen Shih-cheng for embodying the spirit of the "Ashamed Third Patriarch" and the goddess Mazu, vowing to protect Nantou's natural environment and the health of its residents.

Lai detailed several of Wen Shih-cheng's policy proposals aimed at improving the lives of Nantou's citizens. These include establishing mobile clinics to bring healthcare directly to communities, thereby reducing the need for long-distance travel for medical care. A significant pledge is the provision of free dentures for the elderly, with each set valued at NT$80,000. Furthermore, the monthly allowance for the "Elderly Care Card" will be increased from NT$1,000 to NT$1,800, offering greater financial support to senior citizens.

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He is learning the spirit of the Ashamed Third Patriarch, hoping to protect the good mountains and clear waters of the region, care for the health of the county residents, and keep the powerful conglomerates and black societies away from the county government, so that they can focus on serving the public.

During his address at Heng Ji Temple, President Lai also unveiled a plaque gifted to the temple, titled "Ci Yun Guang Pu." He reiterated his support for Wen Shih-cheng and other DPP candidates, urging attendees to vote for them. Lai stressed that Wen Shih-cheng aims to keep the county government free from corruption and undue influence from "black societies and powerful conglomerates," ensuring that the government focuses solely on serving the public. Wen's platform also includes a "cocktail therapy" approach to waste management, utilizing multiple methods to reduce garbage.

President Lai concluded his remarks by encouraging the audience to support the government and cast their votes for the DPP's "quality candidates." The campaign stops aimed to energize the local electorate and highlight the party's commitment to improving social welfare and local governance in Nantou County. The increased elder care benefits and free dentures are presented as key initiatives to support the aging population.

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The future Nantou Elderly Care Card quota will be increased from NT$1,000 to NT$1,800 per month.