Concerning the relationship with the former Unification Church, the general council of the Liberal Democratic Party expressed an opinion calling for the establishment of official approval criteria for local assembly members in preparation for the unified local elections next spring. I will decide," he said.

At the general meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party on the 4th, opinions were exchanged over the party's policy, such as having no relationship with the former Unification Church and related organizations.



Among them, there was an opinion that local organizations of the party, such as prefectural federations, should indicate the criteria for issuing nominations and recommendations in the election of local assembly members, in preparation for the unified local elections next spring.



In response, Moriyama, the chairman of the election campaign committee, responded, "I would like you to wait a little while as the party will decide on a solid response."



After that, General Affairs Chairman Endo said at a press conference, ``I think the party's policy will be indicated by the secretary-general and the chairman of the election campaign committee.''