[District Council Election] Lin Zhengyue: The district election has a positive effect on social calm

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Written by: Zheng Xiaodi Hou Cailin

2019-11-24 09:41

Today is the polling day for the 2019 District Council Election. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, appeared at the High School of Bishops in the Semi-Shandong Constituency at 8:30 in the morning. She said that I believe that there will be a peaceful and orderly environment for voting today. It also refers to the fact that the number of Hong Kong society is relatively calm. I hope that stability and calm will not only be for the current election, but that we do not want Hong Kong to be in a chaotic situation.

Asked if more young people voted to reflect the young voters' dissatisfaction with the political system, Mr Lam said that the Government encouraged all electors to vote. "It is certainly a good phenomenon for many people to vote today."

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Lin Zhengyue, wearing a pink jacket, accompanied by the Secretary of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, Nie Dequan, arrived at the polling station of the High Bishop's College in the semi-Shandong Constituency. Mrs Lam said that today is the big day for the four-year district board elections. It appeals to all Hong Kong electors to vote for it and exercise their civil rights to elect their favorite district board members.

Lin Zheng said that he was pleased to learn that at 7:30 in the morning, more than 600 polling stations were successfully carried out. She stressed that the District Councils are important partners in the administration of the district. Whether it is to help residents solve problems, promote regional projects or improve services, District Council members play an important role. After the 6th District Council Member took office on January 1, 2020, the government promised to strengthen cooperation with the District Council.

She said that this year's district board elections are experiencing social unrest and the challenges are particularly large. "I am very pleased that through the efforts of all parties, I believe that there should be a peaceful and orderly environment today so that voters can vote for the district board members. ."

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The reporter asked if more young people voted in the morning, and whether it would reflect the young voters' dissatisfaction with the political system. Mrs Lam said that the Government has always welcomed every eligible citizen to register as an elector and encouraged all electors to come out to vote. "It is certainly a good phenomenon for many people to vote today."

She also pointed out that the district board elections are to elect district board members to serve the public. Every citizen has voted for this. As for other considerations of the voters, the government will respect the voters' own orientation.

Mrs Lam finally mentioned that the past few numbers of Hong Kong society were relatively calm. Many members of the public expressed their sympathy for this kind of stability and calmness on the Internet. "I hope that this kind of stability and calm will not only be a vote for the district board election but a show. Everyone does not want Hong Kong to fall into chaos again. I hope that we can get out of this dilemma and let us start again." She said that the district board elections can proceed smoothly and have a positive effect on getting out of the dilemma.

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The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, said after the vote at the hilltop school building of Derui International School that since the 7:30, the temporary situation has been peaceful and orderly, and the situation can be maintained until the end of the poll. Zhang Jianzong also pointed out that this election is very important and a manifestation of democracy. It is hoped that a fair and just election will bring a new beginning to Hong Kong and enable the entire society to return to the road.

When asked if the riot police officers appeared at the ticket station, it would put pressure on the voters. Zhang Jianzong said that the police officers appeared in the high position of the ticket station, which can strengthen the security momentum and emphasize that safety and order are extremely important. Regarding whether the government can guarantee that the election will not be interrupted today, Zhang Jianzong said that the government has no intention of ending early and reiterated that the government attaches great importance to fair and open elections, hoping that the situation can continue and the society can move forward. Mr Cheung also pointed out that the Government will certainly respect the outcome of any democratic election. "It must be a thermometer." I think the Government will seriously refer to it.

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