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HK Pro-democracy District Councillors Resign as Authorities Demand #Oath of Allegiance
In Hong Kong, pro-democracy District Councillor To Ka-lun of the Yuen Long District Council resigned on April 6, 2021, as he refused to take the oath required by the government.
He emphasized that no matter what, "we are always Hongkongers. This is something that can’t be taken away.”
He mentioned that under the current circumstances, both the Legislative Council and the District Council have been unable to do anything. To make it worse, the authorities require the district councilors to take an oath of allegiance.
"The legal provisions are harsh and vague," To questioned that the authorities might randomly sue the seat holders based on the oath.
He described that it is a difficult decision to take the oath or not. He hopes his supporters and fellow councillors would understand the difficult situation.
As of April 7, 2021, at least 5 pro-democracy district councilors havr announced their resignations. Among them, Gary Fan of the New Democratic League and Lam Cheuk-ting of the Democratic Party were charged with "conspiracy to subvert state power" for participating in the primary elections of the democratic camp in 2020. They are currently reprimanded and have resigned from their positions as district councilors.
Eastern District Councillor Wong Yee resigned due to health problems. Lai Ming-Chak of Sai Kung District also resigned recently.
Source: InMedia #Apr7
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1081875
#ToKaLun #GaryFan #WongYee #LaiMingChak #LamCheukTing #Resignation
HK Pro-democracy District Councillors Resign as Authorities Demand #Oath of Allegiance
In Hong Kong, pro-democracy District Councillor To Ka-lun of the Yuen Long District Council resigned on April 6, 2021, as he refused to take the oath required by the government.
He emphasized that no matter what, "we are always Hongkongers. This is something that can’t be taken away.”
He mentioned that under the current circumstances, both the Legislative Council and the District Council have been unable to do anything. To make it worse, the authorities require the district councilors to take an oath of allegiance.
"The legal provisions are harsh and vague," To questioned that the authorities might randomly sue the seat holders based on the oath.
He described that it is a difficult decision to take the oath or not. He hopes his supporters and fellow councillors would understand the difficult situation.
As of April 7, 2021, at least 5 pro-democracy district councilors havr announced their resignations. Among them, Gary Fan of the New Democratic League and Lam Cheuk-ting of the Democratic Party were charged with "conspiracy to subvert state power" for participating in the primary elections of the democratic camp in 2020. They are currently reprimanded and have resigned from their positions as district councilors.
Eastern District Councillor Wong Yee resigned due to health problems. Lai Ming-Chak of Sai Kung District also resigned recently.
Source: InMedia #Apr7
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1081875
#ToKaLun #GaryFan #WongYee #LaiMingChak #LamCheukTing #Resignation