Ichiro Ozawa, leader of Shinshinto, the largest opposition party, indicated Tuesday he would accept splitting the party if members disagree with his policy proposals.
In a joint press interview prior to the party’s presidential election Thursday, Ozawa said implementing policy requires strong will and good cooperation. “If there are members who disagree with implementing the measures, they cannot stay in the same party,” Ozawa said.
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