LDP veteran lawmaker Proportional representative candidate Requested by party rules under 73 years old June 12 17:26
For the next House of Representatives election, veteran members of the Liberal Democratic Party will run for multiple elections with a single-member constituency, saying that the rule of the party that the candidates for proportional representation should be under 73 years old is “not suitable for 100 years of life”. I asked the executive department not to apply it to
The Liberal Democratic Party has introduced a rule since 2003 that the candidate for proportional representation in the House of Representatives election should be 73 years old in principle, saying, "The metabolism of the party should be promoted."
Regarding this, Seijiro Eto and the former Vice-chairman of the House of Representatives of the LDP met with the secretary general on the second floor on the 12th, saying that "it is not suitable for the 100-year era of life" I requested not to apply it.
On the other hand, Mr. Nikai said that he must stop immediately and indicated his thoughts for consideration. Mr. Eto told reporters, "There is no equality in making a difference with age."
Meanwhile, the Liberal Democratic Party's Youth Bureau urged the Shimomura Elections Committee Chairman to adhere to the rules.
Mr. Fumiaki Kobayashi, Director of the Youth Bureau, said, "I am surprised that debates are being held to protect the position of lawmakers in a difficult situation for the people. I would like experienced people to run only in the single-member district." I said.
Environment Minister Koizumi also said in a press conference, "I am against the review. There is no retirement age at the age of 100 or 200 in the single-member district."