Former Liberal Democratic Party Minister Kawai and member of the House of Councilors Kanri say "I can't agree"

Former Liberal Democratic Party Minister Kawai and member of the House of Councilors Kanri say `` I can't agree '' at the opposition party at 4:58 on January 16

LDP Katsuyuki Kawai Former Minister of Justice and his wife, Senator Kawai Kanri, apologized for the search for the Hiroshima District Public Prosecutor's Office, but denied leaving the party or resigning as a member of the Diet. In response, the opposition will continue to seek explanations, saying, "I can't say that I have achieved accountability."

The Hiroshima District Public Prosecutor's Office on Tuesday searched for the office of the Liberal Democratic Party's Representative Kawai Kanri and the office of her husband, Mr. Katsuyuki Kawai, as a related party, alleging violation of the Public Office Election Law.

The two responded to the reporters' coverage in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on the night of the 15th, and apologized for "I would like to cause any inconvenience and deeply apologize." No, "he denied. And both of them indicated their intention to attend the ordinary Diet session from 20th next week.

On the other hand, he repeatedly stated that he was violating the Public Office Election Law, saying, "The investigation has begun, so I would like to refrain from commenting."

The ruling party is aiming at the early passage of the supplementary budget plan for the current fiscal year and the new fiscal year's budget plan, which usually include new economic measures in the Diet, and wants to avoid affecting the deliberations of the Diet.

In response, the opposition parties continued to seek explanations, including former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Sugawara who resigned last year and pursued the appointment responsibility of Prime Minister Abe. Policy.