In a high-stakes political showdown, Kuomintang (KMT) legislators in the Taiwan region emerged victorious Saturday, defeating a recall campaign led by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). All seven KMT lawmakers retained their seats, marking the failure of all 32 DPP-backed recall motions this year—a major setback for the island's ruling party. 🚨
Ballot counting began at 4 p.m., with KMT candidates maintaining steady leads. By 6 p.m., celebrations erupted as the lawmakers declared victory. Local media dubbed the result a 'political earthquake' 🌍 for the DPP, which holds fewer than half of the legislature's 113 seats.
This marks the DPP's second failed attempt to regain legislative influence. Earlier this year, 24 KMT legislators and Hsinchu's mayor also survived recall votes. Analysts say the losses highlight growing public skepticism toward the DPP's agenda. 💡
