Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her NHK debate appearance just 30 minutes before airtime this Sunday, citing an arm injury from campaign handshakes 🤝. Opposition leaders slammed the last-minute no-show as voters face limited opportunities to hear party leaders debate ahead of elections.
LDP's Norihisa Tamura filled in, claiming Takaichi's injury stemmed from 'constant movement' during rallies. But critics weren't buying it 🛑. Japanese Communist Party chair Tomoko Tamura revealed social media lit up with frustration, calling the cancellation 'chaotic' and questioning Takaichi's commitment to transparency.
The controversy deepened as Reiwa Shinsengumi's Akiko Oishi revealed plans to grill Takaichi about alleged financial ties between her LDP branch and the Unification Church-linked groups 💸. This follows viral footage from a recent debate where Takaichi appeared visibly irritated when questioned about the connections.
With voting day approaching, young voters are taking to social platforms demanding answers: 'If leaders won't face tough questions, how can we trust them?' 📱💬
