4 opposition leaders decide to call for extraordinary Diet session “Issues to be discussed”

Opposition 4 leaders decided to convene extraordinary Diet “Amount of issues to be discussed” July 30, 17:10

The leaders of the four opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party, have met and convened an extraordinary Diet session based on the provisions of the Constitution, saying that there are many issues to be discussed in the Diet, such as the spread of new coronavirus infection and the response to a heavy rain disaster. Decided to ask.

Representatives of the Constitutional Democratic Party, Edano, the National Democratic Party, Tamaki, the Communist Party Chairman of the Order, the Social Democratic Party's party leader, Fukushima, and former independent Prime Minister Noda, attended the meeting.

The party leaders said that in addition to the countermeasures against the spread of the new coronavirus infection and the impact on the economy, there were many issues to be discussed in the Diet, such as responding to the heavy rain disaster, and it was necessary to question with Prime Minister Abe. , Agreed that the extraordinary Diet should be called early.

Then, based on the provisions of Article 53 of the Constitution, I decided to call for an extraordinary Diet session, and on the 31st, I would submit a request for a call to the Chairman of the House of Representatives Oshima.

Representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, Mr. Edano, told reporters, "In spite of a serious crisis, Prime Minister Abe waived responsibility and role for more than a month without explaining at the Diet or holding a press conference. "There are legislative measures necessary to survive infectious diseases and heavy rain disasters, and the Diet must be held. I have to say that if it does not respond to the convening at this stage, it is a government that ignores the constitution."

Representative Tamaki “The Prime Minister Will Abandon The People If Not Called”

National Democratic Party representative Tamaki told reporters, "August may become an "infection explosion month" due to "Go To Travel" and the movement of people during the summer vacation. In order to do so, it is necessary to amend the Infectious Diseases Act and the Special Measures Act. If we do not convene the extraordinary Diet now, Prime Minister Abe will abandon the people."

Communist Shizuka Chairman "Holding the Diet on the Return of Obon Holidays"

The Communist Party's chairman Shii said in a press conference, "If the new coronavirus measures are left unchecked, it could lead to medical breakdown sooner or later. All the Obon holidays should be returned and the Diet should be held immediately. I want to raise public opinion and win a quick opening session."

Corporate citizen Fukushima leader "accountable to the Prime Minister"

Fukushima, the leader of the Social Democratic Party, told reporters, "We are accountable for what Prime Minister Abe intends to do to deal with the new coronavirus and respond to the heavy rain disaster. We will escape from the lives of the people. It's funny. I want to win the opening of the Diet with the support of the people."