Opposition Parties Move to Oust Financial Affairs Committee Chairman

On Tuesday, several opposition parties took action, submitting a motion to remove the chairman of the House of Representatives' Financial Affairs Committee. Their reason for this move was the chairman's refusal to discuss a bill aimed at eliminating the temporary gasoline tax rate.

The parties involved in this effort include the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, Nippon Ishin no Kai, and the Democratic Party for the People. Their combined efforts signal a significant challenge to the ruling party.

If the opposition parties can unite and vote in favor of the motion, the full Lower House could dismiss the committee chairman, Tatsunori Ibayashi, who is a member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

This situation highlights the growing tension between the ruling and opposition parties. This conflict is particularly pronounced as the current ordinary session of parliament nears its conclusion on Sunday, and with the upcoming House of Councilors election scheduled for this summer.