Miaoli Zhunan mayor candidate He Xiumian was detained for bribery, and his opponent Ye Zhonglun called for respect for justice

Picture when He Xiumian announced her candidacy. (Provided by President He Xiumian)

He Xiumian, a candidate for mayor of Zhunan Town in Miaoli County, was ordered by the court to be detained and banned from public viewing on suspicion of election bribery, sending a shock bomb to the local election. His opponent, independent candidate Ye Zhonglun, said in an interview with the media today that the case has entered the judicial investigation process, and that everyone respects the judiciary and waits for investigation, adhering to the principle of "do not indulge in injustice".

Ye Zhonglun pointed out that elections should be about "selecting the talented and capable" and fair competition. No one wants to see bribery happening. Now that the case has entered the judicial investigation process, everyone respects the judiciary and waits for the investigation. We adhere to the principle of "do not indulge in wrongdoing." If there is indeed illegal action, it is certainly not good, but if nothing has happened, the parties should be cleared.

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On the other hand, the media visited He Xiumin's campaign headquarters. Supporters said that He Xiumin had a bold personality and that his efforts in politics for more than ten years were obvious to all. With his current momentum, "there is no need to buy votes at all." Supporters said that it was understood that He was only invited to attend a living room meeting at the time. It was suspected that he was "set up" and framed by someone with malicious intentions in the process, and that was how he was led into the current situation.

He Xiumian was detained for bribery, and his opponent Ye Zhonglun shouted, "Don't be in vain, don't indulge." (provided by the public)