Chairman Mori Resigns Political reaction

Regarding the fact that Mr. Mori, chairman of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, decided to resign from his post as chairman and told the people concerned that he wanted to take responsibility for the widespread influence over his own remarks that could be regarded as disdain for women. , The reaction of the political world.

Former Environment Minister Kamoshita, Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party, "Sorry, but it can't be helped."

Former Minister of the Environment Kamoshita, who is the chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party of Tokyo, told NHK that "Chairman Mori has been working hard to hold the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, so it is a pity that he will resign, but the citizens of Tokyo are all together. I think it can't be helped to go to the Games. We have to overcome the Corona disaster and make an effort to hold the Games again. "

Former Defense Minister Inada, Liberal Democratic Party, "I have to change my biased awareness of women."

Former Defense Minister Inada, who is the co-representative of the Liberal Democratic Party Parliamentary League, which is promoting efforts for women's advancement, told NHK that "I think that we made a heavy decision amid growing criticism at home and abroad. We will immediately prepare a new system. It should lead to the success of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. This time, we must also change the biased awareness of women that is potentially in Japanese society. "

Secretary-general Fukuyama "I lost my decision to resign late."

Secretary-general Fukuyama of the Constitutional Democratic Party told NHK, "I have to say that I lost my decision to resign late. It's not just Mr. Mori's remarks, but the gender equality of Japanese society is questioned. The situation is severe. The constitution of Prime Minister Kan and the Constitutional Democratic Party, who continued to protect Mr. Mori, is also severely questioned. The world is paying close attention to how Japan will respond in the future. "

Secretary-general of the Restoration Baba "Organizing Committee unites"

Baba, the secretary-general of the Nippon Ishin no Kai, told NHK, "I think I was criticized by public opinion and decided to withdraw myself for the success of the Olympics and Paralympics. To hold the Games, the new Corona There are a lot of issues, including the convergence of the virus infection, so I would like the Organizing Committee to work together as one. "

Communist Secretary General Koike "The delay in response widened the wound."

"It's natural to resign, but there is no doubt that the delay in responding has widened the wound," Koike, the secretary general of the Communist Party, told NHK. This issue highlights gender inequality that is deeply ingrained in Japanese society. So, the resignation does not settle the case, and it is necessary to correct the way society should be. The government and the ruling party that defended Mr. Mori have a responsibility to show it to the world. " It was.

Democratic Party for the People Tamaki "Caused confusion at home and abroad"

Tamaki, the representative of the Democratic Party for the People, told NHK, "Since it caused confusion at home and abroad, it is unavoidable to resign. I would like the Organizing Committee to promptly resolve the situation, including the selection of a successor. We must not end this issue simply by resigning, but use it as an opportunity to establish gender equality in Japanese society. "