A record turnout after six months of anti-government protests led to the win in the district council elections..
Hong Kong's democrats scored a landslide majority in district council elections, which saw a record turnout after six months of anti-government protests, increasing pressure on the city's embattled leader today to listen to pro-democracy calls.
The government would"listen to the opinions of members of the public humbly and seriously reflect", Lam added. The voting ended with no major disruptions in a day that saw massive, though orderly, queues formed outside voting centres. "For this major defeat, we do not want to find any excuses and reasons," said Lee. She said earlier today, the party rejected her offer to resign.Hong Kong's district councils control some spending and decide a range of livelihood issues such as transport. They also serve as an important grassroots platform to radiate political influence in the Chinese-ruled city.
"The relative tranquillity the city enjoyed since several days before the election suggests all stakeholders regarded it as an opportunity to air their views," it said.
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