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Governor Saito, clad in a dark suit and accompanied by his lawyer, testified under oath at the afternoon hearing. The committee's line of questioning began with a probing inquiry into the origins of incriminating documents that have surfaced. Saito nervously disclosed that these documents had come into his possession through a private citizen, although the specifics of the identity remained vague.
The detained individual has been identified as Masatoshi Nakanishi, a Japanese national employed as a language instructor at Gomel State University in Gomel Oblast, southeastern Belarus. Nakanishi's arrest has been confirmed by a Japanese government official on September 5th, shedding light on his background and current predicament.
The Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's 100-Article Committee, tasked with probing the power harassment claims against Governor Saito, had previously released an interim report in August. This initial report indicated that around 40% of employees had knowledge of the allegations. The new survey, however, provides a more detailed account.
Motegi outlined that while the objectives of enhancing national defense and bolstering childcare support remain crucial, the methods of financing these initiatives are set to change. He proposed leveraging non-tax revenues, specifically utilizing foreign currency assets from the "Foreign Exchange Fund Special Account," to mitigate the impact of sudden exchange rate fluctuations. This approach represents a departure from the Kishida administration's strategy of raising taxes to fund these critical areas.
Former LDP Secretary-General Shigeru Ishiba, who is a leading contender for the party’s top post, voiced strong support for increasing financial income tax during an appearance on BS Nippon Television on September 2nd. Ishiba argued that implementing such a tax was initially suggested by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and expressed disappointment over what he perceives as a retreat from this policy. "I want to implement it," Ishiba declared, stressing the need for a serious discussion about the potential consequences. He acknowledged concerns that higher taxes might drive wealthy individuals to relocate abroad, yet maintained that a comprehensive debate is necessary to assess whether such an outcome would indeed materialize.
The Japanese delegation, which arrived in New Delhi as part of a strategic diplomatic mission, was greeted by Speaker Birla and other senior Indian lawmakers.
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