The Liberal Democratic Party explained to the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan that it had decided to punish 39 members of the party related to the faction's political funding party. In response, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan pointed out that ``the standards for punishment are difficult for the public to understand,'' and called for Prime Minister Kishida to provide an explanation at a special committee to be established in the Diet soon.
The Liberal Democratic Party's Diet Countermeasures Committee Chairman Hamada and the Constitutional Democratic Party's Diet Countermeasures Committee Chairman Azumi met in the Diet on the morning of the 5th.
In the meeting, Mr. Hamada explained that on the 4th, the Liberal Democratic Party had decided to punish 39 related members over the issue, and that Prime Minister Kishida had asked former Prime Minister Mori about the situation over the phone. .
In response, Mr. Azumi pointed out, ``Prime Minister Kishida himself has not taken responsibility, and the punishment has been lenient on his family members, and the standards for punishment are difficult for the public to understand.'' Prime Minister Kishida attended the Special Committee on Political Reform and asked for an explanation.
Mr. Hamada conveyed his idea of taking the matter back for consideration, and it was decided that discussions would continue.
Ritsumeikan Azumi Country Committee Chairman “Either Prime Minister Kishida resign or dissolve the House of Representatives and hold a general election”
Chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party's Parliamentary Affairs Committee, Anju, told reporters, ``Despite the fact that such a large-scale scandal has occurred, Prime Minister Kishida himself, who is at the top, has not taken any responsibility, and the line of punishment is vague.'' A ``Special Committee on Political Reform'' will be established in the House of Representatives, but we will have to ask Prime Minister Kishida to come and explain the circumstances that led to the punishment and why he will not take responsibility.''
He added, ``If Prime Minister Kishida continues to stay as he is now, it will be the greatest loss to the national interest.We have reached a point where he has no choice but to take responsibility and resign, or have the people disband the House of Representatives and hold a general election to ask about his punishment.'' Prime Minister Kishida should be prepared for the Diet session to be tough after he returns from his visit to the United States.''