Former Prime Minister Abe, who was giving a speech in Nara City, died after being shot by a man.
The political world was shocked, and both the ruling and opposition parties criticized him for not forgiving him for his sneaky crimes during the election.
Former Prime Minister Abe, who was giving a speech to support the Upper House election in Nara City before noon on the 8th, was shot by a man and taken to the hospital, but he was confirmed dead after 5 pm.
For eight years and eight months, the longest in history, the Liberal Democratic Party's influential person who served as prime minister was shot dead, which has had a strong impact on the political world.
The leaders of the nine ruling and opposition parties expressed their condolences and strongly condemned the crime.
Prime Minister Kishida, the president of the Liberal Democratic Party, said, "During the elections that are the basis of democracy, sneaky barbarism took place. I'm sorry I lost it. "
Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, said, "I pray from the bottom of my heart and categorically condemn it. Do not give in to such acts of terrorism, and there should be no atrophy of speech or political activity."
Komeito representative Yamaguchi said, "I am feeling intense resentment with such a result. I must not forgive the violence. I want to repel the speech slaughter and show the ideal form of democracy."
Baba, co-representative of the Nippon Ishin no Kai, said, "I am very disappointed that I am a politician who has a good humorous and witty conversation and has contributed greatly to Japan. I did.
"I think it is a serious challenge and a threat to democracy," said Tamaki, the Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party.
"Although I was in a different political position, I am very sad and sad as a person who lived with me at the same time. I must never allow the slaughter of speech by sneaky terrorism," said the Communist Party chairman.
Reiwa Shinsengumi representative Yamamoto said, "I can't organize myself. I have to swear that I have to thoroughly deal with trying to block speech with violence." ..
"We strongly protest against terrorism and express our heartfelt condolences," said Fukushima, the leader of the Social Democratic Party.
"We have to think about how to prevent it from happening again," said Tachibana, the leader of the NHK party.
On the 9th, the final day of the election contest for the Upper House election, the government has decided to reinforce the protection of key figures such as ministers and the venue for speeches by candidates.