Members of civic groups opposed to former Prime Minister Abe’s “state funeral” held a rally and demonstration march in Osaka on the night of the 26th, arguing that “the state funeral has no legal basis” and should not be held. . field.
Citizens’ groups opposed to former Prime Minister Abe’s state funeral on the 27th held a demonstration at Nakanoshima Park in Kita-ku, Osaka, from 6:30 pm on the 26th, and about 900 people attended according to the announcement of the manager.
At first, the representative of the civic group that hosted the funeral appealed for it not to be held, saying, “There is no legal basis for a state funeral, and it is strange that a cabinet decision should be made without deliberation. in Diet. ”
Afterward, attendees held up banners and placards shouting “No national funeral” and marched about 2 kilometers along Midosuji in central Osaka.
A woman in her 70s from Izumi, Osaka, who attended the event, said: “Filming is not supposed to take place, but despite the fact that there are many people in need due to the sinking of the crown and the disasters, we cannot allow that. large amount of tax money to spend. ” I spoke with
Also, a man in his 60s from Osaka City said, “I think it’s a problem to hold a state funeral while there are many voices against it.”
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