Yu Dynasty Yingdala (4338-4636)

[Wu Han]

Wu Hán Elected Chancellor, Lotus Party Becomes Largest Party in The National Conference
Surprising Election Result Propels 5 Seat Party to 266 Seats, Coalition Necessary
KAIZHOU, JIAOZHI - 20 JUNE 4258


Wu Hán (centre) celebrates his victory at the Lotus Party Headquarters in Kaizhou, Jiaozhi (Courtesy Chen Yi)

"Compatriots, today we stand together at the break of a new dawn. Today we usher in a new Indralan century!" Wu Hán proclaimed to the crowd after it was clear from the last few polls that the Lotus Party would be forming the next government. Tearful supporters embraced each other and cheered as the new caucus of 266 representatives walked onto the stage, a staggering improvement from the five seats won in the election of 4252. It is obvious that from the clear shock expressed by the crowd even the party faithful were not anticipating the electoral success the Lotus Party achieved.

Wu Hán noted in his victory speech that he had already reached out to each political party leader and congratulated them on a "hard-fought" campaign. Chancellor-elect Wu also proclaimed to the crowd that his first act as Chancellor would be to introduce new changes to the Constitution to "protect our democracy" which he has long fought for. Wu also thanked the millions of Indralans that voted for the Lotus Party, and for Wu personally, as he achieved 55% of the popular vote in the first ballot for the Chancellory:

For the millions of Indralans who voted for the Lotus Party for the first time, thank you so very much. (Wu bows) Be assured that my colleagues and myself will work hard every day to honour the trust granted to us from you, the people of this beautiful country. There has been no greater privilege in my life than to serve the public, and I am so very humbled that so many of you have placed your faith in me.

Despite gaining the largest number of seats, the Lotus Party is still short of a majority, and as such will need to seek a coalition partner. It has been long rumored that the Lotus Party would propose a coalition with the Nationalist Party, although this is yet to be seen.

The Chancellor-elect ended his remarks by saying:

We must fight to forge a nation that is compassionate, prosperous and where no one is left behind. Many have said it isn't pragmatic, or that it can't be done. But tonight, we have proved them wrong! Tonight, we take a very strong stride toward this goal -- but there is still a lot of hard work which needs to be done. Together, let's roll up our sleeves, and let's not stop until the job is done! Thank you!

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Originally posted by Wu Han on 18 August 2017.