Key Facts
• July 12, 2025: Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito addressed reporters in Kanazawa City.
• Tsuruho Yosuke, LDP’s Budget Committee Chair, faced backlash for insensitive earthquake remarks.
• Saito deemed Tsuruho’s resignation “expected” but criticized the delay in decision-making.
• Saito emphasized the need to support earthquake victims and criticized the remarks as dismissive.
• Saito acknowledged potential negative impacts on ruling coalition’s performance in the Upper House election.
Summary
Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito criticized the delayed resignation of Yosuke Tsuruho, the Liberal Democratic Party’s Budget Committee Chair, following his controversial remarks about an earthquake in Noto. Saito described the comments as dismissive of victims’ feelings and emphasized the importance of timely decision-making. He also acknowledged potential repercussions for the ruling coalition in the upcoming Upper House election. Saito reaffirmed Komeito’s commitment to supporting disaster victims and urged similar efforts from the LDP.
