The nomination period for the general election of the Legislative Council begins on Saturday (30th). Liang Junyan, who is about to complete the two-term legislative council’s term of office, accepted an interview with "Hong Kong 01" and pointed out that under the new situation, the voter turnout rate is not the most important, and it depends on the atmosphere of the election. Factors such as enthusiasm and whether voters have enough choices.
Traditional pan-democratic parties such as the Democratic Party and the Chinese People's Association have decided not to send members to the election. When asked whether the establishment can represent the voice of the supporters of the democratic faction in the parliament, Liang Junyan believes that the establishment is Can represent all citizens.
He described the non-participation of these traditional pan-democratic parties as a "flaw" in the election. He believes that these parties should explain to their supporters: "When there are some people who say that they (citizens), the parties do not send people. When it comes out (candidacy), I think that the political parties have to speak for themselves (explanation)."
The National Security Law and the new election system have clarified the political space
In an interview with "Hong Kong 01" yesterday (28th), Liang Junyan said that the traditional pan-democratic party’s non-participation is a "deficiency" in this election, which has reduced public choices. "When there are fewer choices, the willingness to vote will be lower", bluntly. "It's not that the establishment does not represent him (a pan-democratic supporter), but there are people who don't represent him." If the voter turnout in the final election is low, is the responsibility for the pan-democratic strike?
Liang Junyan said: "I won't be easy to push the degree of responsibility," he believes that the turnout rate depends on whether the election atmosphere is hot, whether the voters are given enough choices, etc., and emphasized that in the new situation, the turnout rate is not the most important.
If in the end the pan-democracy is absent from the next parliament, can the establishment represent the democrats who make up more than 50% of Hong Kong’s voters?
Liang Junyan pointed out that in recent years, the Legislative Council has passed a number of economic and people’s livelihood bills, asking "One person sends 10,000 mosquitoes, which means that six adults (pan-pop supporters) don’t accept it; one person distributes 5,000 mosquito coupons, which means nothing. Six adults don’t accept it? In terms of politics, economics, and people’s livelihood, our (establishment) parliament is the representative.” Liang pointed out that the establishment is different from the pan-people’s political ideas, but the "Hong Kong District National Security Law" is implemented and "perfect elections." After the adoption of the system, the political space in Hong Kong has been clarified.
"I don’t think it’s a pity to have no negative votes."
Liang Junyan pointed out that even if the pan-people do not join the next legislature, the Legislative Council will not become "uniform." He emphasized that there are different opinions among the establishment, and they often argue vigorously when handling bills. Just press the button and pass it, it is a rubber stamp", emphasizing that the establishment has been deliberating on government bills, not only during the resumption of the second and third readings, but also during the discussion stage of the Bills Committee. Let’s talk about the law and concerns, and bury this record... It’s not certain that the longer the debate, the higher the quality of the discussion. There are bills that are so simple to deal with, the Bills Committee handles them, and finally raises their hands to pass." , Emphasized that "I don't think it is regrettable to have no negative votes."
At the Legislative Council Farewell Dinner a few days ago, Liang Junyan described the executive-legislative relationship in the first four years of this legislature as "hot".
In fact, after Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor took the stage, Panmin once spent the honeymoon period with the government. Many Panminists and the establishments participated in the Legislative Council's Greater Bay Area delegation. Liang Junyan and other establishments also attended the wedding of former Civic Party leader Yang Yueqiao.
When asked about the fact that a large number of former Pan-min colleagues who had worked together were imprisoned and returned for various reasons, Liang Junyan said that he was embarrassed that some of his colleagues had worked together for more than one term. After Lin Zheng took office as Chief Executive, the executive-legislative relationship has experienced a honeymoon for more than a year. During the period, the government has also followed up on many issues that the public and the industry are concerned about.
Liang Junyan summarized the five years of the Legislative Council.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Pan people love the country and love Hong Kong?
Liang Junyan: Everyone sees it
Liang Junyan pointed out that the original intention of the legislators was to do things for the citizens. "The citizens don't expect you to go to jail and you break the law. How will you get it?" Then he asked, "How about you who are in prison? , Detention, detention, diving, diving, this is not a normal ecology. Members should strive for their own ideals and the citizens, but they should be done under the law, so they can’t feel that they are higher than the law.”
A turmoil of amendments has brought the relationship between the democrats and the government to a freezing point, and the society has been severely torn apart, causing the current political situation. Is the establishment of the system responsible?
Liang Junyan said that beginning with the Occupy Central and the National Religion, there were some issues that many governments had not dealt with. The amendment to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance was only a trigger. He believed that the key to the issue was that some members of the legislature would politicize the amendment, plus fake news, information and reporting orders. The society was torn apart, which eventually led to "riots."
As for whether any former non-establishment legislators of this Legislative Council meet the criteria of "love the country and love Hong Kong"?
Liang Junyan pointed out that the requirement to love the country and love Hong Kong is very simple. "In the past, all the traditional pan-people were patriotic and love Hong Kong. The Democratic Party said that (itself) loves the country and loves Hong Kong. It is useless to talk about it. What about actual action? ."
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