Taiwans parliament has descended into chaos, resembling a wrestling ring, as proposals to empower MPs to monitor the governments work sparked a brawl. The turmoil erupted following the election of the countrys new leader, Lai Ching, turning the legislative chamber into a scene of commotion and disorder. Politicians engaged in shouting slogans, pushing, and even leaping over tables in a frantic bid to thwart the passage of a bill. Lawmakers claim that bill which was to be introduced, aims to provide China-friendly-camp (KMT, DPP), which has a parliamentary majority, more power. A heated debate in the Taiwanese Parliament between members of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Kuomintang (KMT) turned violent as discussions centered on a proposal to criminalize MPs for allegedly making false statements in Parliament. Tensions flared as the two parties clashed over the contentious issue, with accusations flying from both sides. The situation escalated rapidly, resulting in a chaotic uproar and physical altercations breaking out among lawmakers. Parliament transforms into wrestling arenaVideo footage capturing the uproar in parliament has gone viral, spreading rapidly across social media platforms. The videos depict parliamentarians scratching each others hair, dragging one another, and snatching files while hastily exiting the chamber.Context/Details:Lawmakers in Taiwan clashed in parliament over chamber reform disputes.A ruling DPP member, trying to stop the bill from passing, snatched the voting papers and ran out of parliament.The scuffle left at least one lawmaker hospitalized with a head injury.… pic.twitter.com/7Y8c12ymsx— BoreCure (@CureBore) May 17, 2024Another video surfaced showing a member allegedly stealing a file, purportedly containing the bill scheduled for presentation in parliament. The protest was instigated by opposition parties opposing lawmakers efforts to increase government oversight. According to some opposition members, the bill aims to grant greater power to the China-friendly camp (KMT, DPP), which holds a parliamentary majority.How did the brawl beginAccording to reports from foreign media outlets, tensions escalated when the bill was set to be presented. Lawmakers assert that the bill seeks to bolster the China-friendly camp (KMT, DPP), which holds a parliamentary majority.What impact has it hadFollowing multiple altercations between MPs in Taiwans parliament, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the legislature for an impromptu demonstration. The protesters were heard chanting slogans in support of Team Taiwan. NOW: Hundreds of protestors outside Taiwans parliament shouting “Team Taiwan!” in protest against a planned bill that would give the more China-friendly camp (KMT, TPP), which has a parliamentary majority, more power.Three days before DPP president-elect Lais inauguration. pic.twitter.com/PKOUECPv2d— Cornelius Dieckmann (@CoDieckmann) May 17, 2024
