TAIPEI [Taiwan], Tensions within the legislature reached a breaking point as ruling and opposition lawmakers clashed physically and verbally over a series of controversial reform bills, leading to a chaotic situation that continued into the night, Focus Taiwan reported that the turmoil unfolded during Friday's legislature. The floor session, where lawmakers battled for more than 10 hours over amendments that would give the Legislature expanded powers. The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) sought to prolong the session to pursue amendments to four bills aimed at promoting legislative reforms. Five hours of cross-caucus talks on Thursday remained inconclusive, leaving unresolved tensions. Full-scale conflict occurred the next day. Adding fuel to the fire, the KMT and TPP had previously bypassed the Cabinet Committee deliberations; instead, before the Friday session, KMT and TPP lawmakers introduced their versions of the bill in a direct floor vote. But opted for fast track.According to a report by Focus Taiwan, the main entrance of the building was closed to prevent their counterparts from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) from arriving early for procedural benefits. Tensions peaked in the morning when TPP caucus whip Huang Kuo-chang joined in. DPP caucus whip Kerr Chien-ming and DPP MLA Kuo Kuo-wen were involved in a heated exchange and accused of being in line. Tempers flared when Kuo allegedly pushed Huang's face away in response to the allegations, further inflaming the matter. Despite the scheduled 9 am start, the session struggled to gain momentum as DP MPs made sporadic attempts to gain control of the speaker's platform, which was tightly guarded by their KMT counterparts.Amid the chaos, scenes emerged of MPs physically battling for control, including an attempt to jump onto the podium and disrupt the proceedings. As tensions reached their peak, Chairman Han Kuo-yu announced the resumption of the meeting around 6 pm, sparking another round of scuffles. According to Focus Taiwan, the DPP lawmaker used a procedural maneuver to stall the proceedings, further escalating the impasse. The confrontation took a heavy toll, with five MLAs requiring hospitalization for injuries sustained during the clash, including prominent figures from the DPP and KMT. Cross-caucus negotiations faltered throughout the session, leading to a deadlock and prolonging the chaotic scenes inside the legislative chamber.In a dramatic turn of events, DPP lawmaker Kuo found himself in the headlines once again when he snatched bill documents from Chow Wan-lai of the Yuan. Secretary General, in a last-ditch effort to disrupt the proceedings As the night wore on, the session showed no signs of ending, lawmakers remained firm on their positions and tensions remained high, with the prolonged standoff creating deep tensions within the legislature. Highlighted the divide, highlighting the challenges. The adoption of controversial reform measures comes amid growing political polarization, Focus Taiwan reports.