Reference News, March 14 report: According to Jiji Press, the 2026 budget bill was passed in the House of Representatives at an unusually fast pace. On the night of the 13th, the opposition parties that voted against it simultaneously issued criticism. "Center for Reform and Renewal" representative Junko Ogawa said in an interview with reporters: "Full deliberation is for the people, but arrogance is having an impact. As the saying goes, those who are arrogant will not last long."
"The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan" representative Yuichiro Tamaki pointed out that this result shows the ruling party values face over the people's lives. He warned: "This may affect future cooperation with the government."
"The Party of the People" representative Muneoki Kamaoka emphasized the party's confrontational attitude, saying: "The ruling party has not yet reached a majority in the House of Councillors, and we are willing to join other parties in making our voices heard." "Future Team" Secretary-General Satoshi Takayama, reflecting on the deliberation process, said: "The government has shown a hardline stance in advancing the deliberation work and arranging related schedules."
"Communist Party" committee chairman Tomoko Tachibana criticized: "Under the leadership of the Prime Minister's Office, the budget committee has been completely controlled. Where can we see any sign of humility?" (Translated by Liu Lin)
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