'National treasury is not the LDP's wallet': Opposition slams retention of Japan farm minister
TOKYO -- Japanese agriculture minister Kazuo Yana was forced on Oct. 5 to apologize for and retract remarks in which he said that the road budgets for
Japanese agriculture minister Kazuo Yana apologized and retracted comments on October 5, stating that budget cuts to local road projects were due to mayors' opposition to his re-election bid in February. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces pressure to retain Yana in his position, but opposition parties are outraged, questioning the impartiality of public administration.
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Secretary-General, Shunichi Suzuki, deemed Yana's remarks unacceptable, urging him to take full responsibility. Some in the ruling coalition express concerns about the impact on legislative proceedings, as Yana's inconsistent statements have raised doubts. Opposition parties are poised to scrutinize Yana over his remarks, with the Democratic Party for the People demanding an investigation into the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
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