Regarding the administrative document of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications concerning the interpretation of "political fairness" stipulated by the Broadcasting Act, Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi said that the part related to himself was "fabricated."
On the other hand, the Constitutional Democratic Party has said that it is necessary to clarify the facts, and the accuracy of the document is the point of contention.
In an administrative document released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications regarding the interpretation of "political fairness" stipulated by the Broadcasting Act, it is stated that Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi, who was Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications at the time, held a telephone consultation with Prime Minister Abe. However, Minister Takaichi has repeatedly stated that it is a fabrication.
Regarding this, at the House of Councilors Budget Committee on the 8th, Constitutional Democratic Party lawmaker Hiroyuki Konishi asked for his resignation, saying that it was difficult to believe that the document was a forgery. But it's not true," he repeatedly denied.
Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Matsumoto said, "I want to believe that there is no one in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications who forges," but indicated that he would continue to scrutinize whether the contents are accurate.
On the 9th, the Constitutional Democratic Party said it was necessary to clarify the facts, and decided to ask Minister Takaichi to communicate with the person in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications at the Diet on the 9th. increase.