Hong Kong district councillor resigns amid proxy-vote scandal after fatal fire

Peggy Wong, a directly elected district councillor in Tai Po, resigned from her council seat and community roles citing health reasons, following allegations that her team collected proxy votes before last year's fatal Wang Fuk Court fire. The resignation removes a key opposition figure in a tightly contested constituency, potentially shifting the local political balance. The proxy-vote claims remain unproven, and the timing suggests political pressure rather than health alone.