Sanae Takashi's injury causes the Japanese Prime Minister to miss NHK political commentary program

According to Jinzhi Data, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her attendance at an NHK political commentary program on the morning of February 1st due to an arm injury. The program was originally scheduled to invite leaders from various Japanese parties for a pre-election debate, but adjustments were made due to the Prime Minister’s absence.

Pulled During Handshake, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Injury Worsens

Sanae Takaichi detailed the cause of her injury on social platform X, stating that she was forcefully pulled during a handshake with supporters at a street speech event, resulting in a hand injury. Complicating matters, she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, and this injury triggered her old ailment, causing increased swelling in her hand. Takaichi emphasized that she has already properly bandaged and immobilized the injury.

LDP Response: Acting Policy Chief to Participate in Place

In response to the sudden injury of the Japanese Prime Minister, the Liberal Democratic Party quickly activated a contingency plan. Acting Policy Chief Takamura Kenku was designated to attend the NHK political commentary program on behalf of the party, ensuring that the program could proceed as scheduled and that the pre-election debate among Japanese parties could be smoothly conducted.