Ishin's Okazaki Makes First Appearance in Diet, Prioritizes Gasoline Tax Cut

Aug 01 (News On Japan) - On August 1st, a special session of the Diet convened, marking the first appearance of Ishin lawmaker Tai Okazaki, who was elected for the first time in July's House of Councillors election. Okazaki spoke with reporters about his determination for his new role.

"My mindset is ready," he said. "That hasn’t changed since the day I was elected. I want to stay true to my original resolve and deliver on what I promised during the campaign."

Asked what policy he plans to pursue first, Okazaki pointed to the gasoline tax.

"The provisional tax on gasoline is still in place. That’s where I want to start," he stated.

Looking ahead, he stressed the importance of building support within the Diet.

"In the end, politics is about numbers. What matters is whether our proposals can win majority backing," he said. "That's the reality of politics."

Source: MBS

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