`` If an emergency is declared, consider delaying the election '' Komei Saito, Secretary-General of April 3, 15:15
Regarding the response to the government's issuing an "Emergency Declaration" in response to the spread of the new coronavirus, Komei Party secretary-general Saito said that it was necessary to consider postponing the election.
Regarding the impact of the spread of infection on the election, Minister Takaichi said on Tuesday, "The postponement of the election date was only two cases in the case of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake. Whether or not to postpone for any other reason is a major issue in exercising the right to vote, and we would like each party to discuss it. "
"In the event of a declaration of emergency, activities to appeal to voters will be restricted, and the election must be postponed," said Komeito secretary-general Saito.
He also acknowledged that amendments to the constitution to extend the term of parliamentarians could be a topic of discussion.
On the other hand, Mr Saito stated, "Once the declaration is issued, there are aspects that limit private rights, and the government needs careful explanation to gain the understanding of the people."