Taipei Candidate Cancels Event Over Rain, Faces Criticism

Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang canceled a planned street-sweeping event in the Daan District on Monday morning due to severe weather conditions. The Democratic Progressive Party candidate's campaign cited the heavy rainfall and strong winds, influenced by a stationary front and the southwest monsoon, as reasons for prioritizing public safety.

However, the decision quickly drew criticism from KMT Taipei City Councilor Yang Chih-tou. Yang questioned the validity of the weather excuse, suggesting Shen was "indifferent to the people of Daan." He pointed out that Taipei had not experienced major disasters and that the market where Shen was scheduled to campaign had many indoor stalls, minimizing the impact of wind and rain.

When asked about the situation, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, who is affiliated with the KMT, responded that "everyone has their own way of facing the grassroots." Chiang's comment came as he attended a city council meeting. Shen's campaign had announced the cancellation the previous evening, anticipating the adverse weather.

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Everyone has their own way of facing the grassroots.