Gaining nominations to run in the District Council elections ought to be a challenging process as authorities needed a system that would allow "trustworthy individuals" to act as gatekeepers, said Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang Kwok-wai. His comments came after the city’s opposition hopefuls and some pro-establishment parties earlier said they had struggled to secure nominations to run. Some pro-government politicians, including Lawmaker Michael Tien Puk-sun, also said it was challenging for their groups to secure nominations. Speaking at LegCo on Tuesday, Tsang said individuals without any political affiliations could seek nominations through referrals from the Home Affairs Department to their district’s area committees. In response, Tsang said the society should trust the area committees that they would understand the bigger picture rather than prioritize on personal interests.

Source: The Standard November 07, 2023 10:54 UTC