"Dissolution before the Olympics and general elections with the secretary-general on the second floor in mind" View within the Liberal Democratic Party

Regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the general election, the LDP Secretary-General said that if the opposition party submits a vote of no confidence in the Cabinet, he will recommend the dissolution to Prime Minister Suga.

Within the Liberal Democratic Party, there are deep-rooted voices that are cautious about the early dissolution of the new coronavirus infection, but there is also a view that the dissolution and general elections before the Tokyo Olympics may be in the mind of Mr. Nikai. ..

As the term of office of members of the House of Representatives approaches October, Prime Minister Suga said last week over the dissolution and general elections, "I don't think it's strange at any time," and showed a cautious stance toward the early dissolution.

On the 29th, the Liberal Democratic Party's secretary-general, Nikai, said that if the opposition party submitted a motion of no confidence in the Cabinet at the current Diet session, it could be the cause of the dissolution, and advised Prime Minister Suga to dissolve it.

Fukuyama, secretary-general of the Constitutional Democratic Party, said, "Whether the opposition party issues a resolution or not, we will accept it whenever we can dissolve it in this new corona and economic situation."

Within the Liberal Democratic Party, there is a deep-rooted voice that is cautious about the early dissolution, saying, "Mr. Nikai's remarks are a restraint on the opposition, and the government and the ruling party should concentrate on the end of the infection for the time being."

On the other hand, because the political schedule until autumn is limited, there is a view that Mr. Nikai may have in mind the dissolution and general election before the Tokyo Olympics, such as in line with the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election in July. I am.

However, the Komeito is negative about the general election in line with the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election, and Prime Minister Suga is expected to look for the timing while observing the infection situation and trends in the approval rating of the Cabinet.