"Osaka Metropolis Plan" referendum, many opposition are certain November 1, 22:44

The referendum on the pros and cons of the so-called "Osaka Metropolis Plan," which abolishes Osaka City and reorganizes it into four special wards, is certain to have a large number of "opposition."

As a result, the current city of Osaka will continue to exist.

Referendums by country and ballot counting work to ask the pros and cons of the Osaka Metropolis Plan are still ongoing, but according to the interviews conducted by NHK at the ballot counting office, it is expected that the number of "opposite" votes will increase in the future, so there are many "opposition". It is certain that it will be.



In this referendum, about 2.2 million voters in Osaka City will be abolished and reorganized into four special wards on January 1, 7th year of Reiwa, five years later. The pros and cons of that were asked.



Since the announcement on the 12th of last month, the supporters of the Osaka Restoration Association and the Komeito have said, "We should abolish the city of Osaka, eliminate the dual administration of the prefecture and the city, and lead to the growth of Osaka as a whole." ..



On the other hand, the opposition Liberal Democratic Party and the Communist Party argued that "eliminating the city of Osaka would lead to a decline in the city power of Osaka and the services of residents," and a fierce debate was fought.



As a result, support for the "Tokyo Metropolis Plan" did not spread widely to anyone other than the supporters of the Osaka Restoration Association, and it was certain that there would be a large number of "opposition".



As a result, the "Osaka Metropolis Plan" has not been realized, and the current city of Osaka will continue to exist.



Mayor Matsui of Osaka City, who heads the Osaka Restoration Association, said, "I will end as a politician," although he will serve the mayor's term of office, which has remained for more than two and a half years, regarding how to deal with the opposition. Stated.



At the press conference that follows, the focus will be on how Mayor Matsui will speak.