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Takaichi signals minister Yanagida may be dismissed over free bus rides row

Original: https://www. wacoca.com/news/2956185/ 高市首相、簗農相の「進退」に含み…バス無料送迎問題では「違法性あれば躊躇しない」と更迭辞さない考えも – 読売新聞 # NEWS # ニュース

Japanese reports say Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has hinted at Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Yanagida's future over a controversy involving free shuttle bus services for voters. Takaichi said she would not hesitate to act if any illegality is found, suggesting she is prepared to dismiss him from the cabinet. The case has put fresh pressure on the government shortly after she took office.

Why now: The free bus transport allegations are a fresh political scandal threatening a cabinet minister in Japan's new government.

Sanae TakaichiShinjiro YanagidaJapanYomiuri Shimbun

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