Hong Kong held its Legislative Council election on Sunday, December 7, under the shadow of deep public grief and anger following the city’s deadliest fire in nearly eight decades. The Tai Po blaze at Wang Fuk Court claimed at least 159 lives, prompting widespread mourning and criticism of government oversight. Authorities tightened surveillance and deployed heavy police presence to maintain order during voting. Public frustration over the government’s handling of the tragedy led many residents to boycott the election, accusing officials of negligence and mismanagement. The administration launched multiple investigations into corruption and safety violations while urging calm. Chief Executive John Lee framed voter participation as a show of solidarity with victims and confidence in reform. With only 20 of 90 seats directly elected and all candidates vetted for “patriotism,” analysts view the poll as another test of Beijing’s control over the territory. Declining voter turnout and arrests of critics underscore persistent distrust and shrinking political space in post-reform Hong Kong.
হংকংয়ে প্রায় ৮০ বছরের মধ্যে সবচেয়ে ভয়াবহ অগ্নিকাণ্ডের পর গভীর শোক ও জনরোষের মধ্যেই রোববার (৭ ডিসেম্বর) অনুষ্ঠিত হলো আইন পরিষদের (লেজিসলেটিভ কাউন্সিল) নির্বাচন। নিরাপত্তা ও স্থিতিশীলতা বজায় রাখতে শহরজুড়ে কঠোর নজরদারি জোরদার করে ভোটগ্রহণ পরিচালনা করে ক
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