Is it possible to escape justice in retirement? Jiang Wei's expulsion from the party sparked heated discussions
Recently, the news that Jiang Wei, former vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Benxi City, Liaoning Province, had been expelled from the party exploded on the Internet. Why was this old cadre, who had been retired for 3 years, suddenly investigated? Is there someone settling accounts after the fall? There was a lot of discussion, some people said that it was retaliation, and some people felt that the anti-corruption should be investigated to the end. What the hell is going on? Let's take a look.
From the secretary of the district party committee to the "prisoner under the steps", how tortuous is Jiang Wei's career path?
Jiang Wei is a well-known figure in Benxi. He climbed step by step from the grassroots level to the position of secretary of the Mingshan District Party Committee of Benxi City, and later rose to the position of deputy director of the Standing Committee of the Municipal People's Congress, which can be said to be a high power. Who would have thought that such a big official would be able to plant such a big heel after retirement?
It is understood that Jiang Wei has done a lot of unsightly things during his tenure. An insider revealed that when he was serving in Mingshan District, he liked to accept bribes, and even meddled in engineering projects to enrich his own pockets. Once, a developer gave him a luxury villa worth millions! Jiang Wei was also bold, and accepted it without saying a word.
Jiang Wei also used his position to seek benefits for relatives and friends. It is said that his nephew, under his care, has changed from an ordinary employee to an executive of a state-owned enterprise.
Interestingly, Jiang Wei usually does not show his face, and his reputation in the unit is quite good. Who would have thought that this seemingly decent leader would be an insatiable "rat" in private?
Retired cadres are not spared, how ruthless is the anti-corruption sword?
Jiang Wei's case is just the tip of the iceberg. According to statistics, in the first nine months of 2024, 236 leading cadres at and above the county and department level across the country were investigated and punished for serious violations of discipline and law, of which 78 were expelled from the party. That's a lot of money!
In recent years, media reports have reported that anti-corruption efforts have extended to retired officials. Some experts believe that this shows that the anti-corruption efforts are increasing, and the concept of "retirement is not an umbrella" is taking root in the hearts of the people.
However, there are also doubts about this. Some netizens posted on social platforms: "Isn't it revenge to be investigated if you retire? "There are also people who feel that the investigation and punishment of retired cadres may affect social stability.
In response, a staff member of a discipline inspection department responded: "Everyone is equal before the law, and retired cadres are no exception. As long as there is a violation of law and discipline, regardless of whether they are retired or not, they will be punished as they deserve. "
What is the effect of anti-corruption? Experts and netizens expressed their opinions
So, how effective is this anti-corruption effort? Experts and netizens have their own opinions on this.
Some experts believe that intensifying the investigation and punishment of retired cadres is conducive to creating a powerful deterrent effect and thus effectively curbing corrupt behavior. A professor at a university of political science and law said: "This shows that the anti-corruption work is developing in depth and breaking the luck mentality of some people." "
But there are also those who have a different view. Some netizens wrote in the comment area: "It is not enough to investigate and punish, but more importantly, it is necessary to prevent corruption at the source." "There are also those who feel that anti-corruption efforts should focus more on institution-building, rather than relying solely on punishment.
Interestingly, some people have likened the fight against corruption to "cutting leeks". A netizen with the online name "Lao Wu Says Things" joked: "This anti-corruption is like cutting leeks, cutting stubble after stubble, when is it a head?" While this is a bit of a joke, it also reflects some people's concerns about anti-corruption efforts.
Looking at the anti-corruption dilemma from the Jiang Wei case, how can we treat both the symptoms and the root causes?
The occurrence of Jiang Wei's case can't help but make people think: Why would a senior cadre like Jiang Wei take a risk? How can we tackle the root causes of corruption?
Some experts pointed out that the root cause of the problem of corruption lies in the lack of effective supervision of power. They suggested that the mechanism for exercising power should be further improved and supervision over leading cadres should be strengthened. For example, a more transparent asset declaration system could be established to give the public more opportunities to participate in supervision.
Some people also pointed out that it is necessary to strengthen the ideological education of party members and cadres. A grassroots party member and cadre said in an interview: "It is necessary for every party member and cadre to keep in mind their original intention and mission, and truly take serving the people to heart." "
In addition, there are those who believe that the cost of violating the law should be increased. Some netizens suggested: "The punishment of corrupt elements should be more severe, so that they dare not, cannot, and do not want to be corrupt." "
The lesson of Jiang Wei's case is that anti-corruption is always on the way
The occurrence of Jiang Wei's case has once again sounded the alarm bell for us. It tells us that the anti-corruption work must not be slackened in the slightest and must maintain a high-pressure posture.
At the same time, this case also shows that there is still a long way to go in the fight against corruption. We must not only investigate and deal with corrupt acts that have already occurred, but also prevent them from occurring once and for all. This requires the joint efforts of the whole society, and everyone needs to tighten the string of anti-corruption.
We can't help but ask: will cases like Jiang Wei's continue to appear? When will the fight against corruption be decisively won? I am afraid there is no standard answer to these questions. But one thing is certain: the fight against corruption is always on the way, and each of us should do our part.