Troubled by rising rice prices and shortage in Japan, the people were already angry, and now the country’s Agriculture Minister Taku Eto has to resign from his post on this issue. He recently made a statement that further increased the resentment of the public.

What was the controversial statement of Eto?
Taku Eto said-

“I never needed to buy rice, because my supporters keep giving me in rice gifts.”

At a time when the general public is struggling with the skyrocketing prices of rice and its deficiency, this statement was like sprinkling salt on the public’s burn.

Resignation with apology
Eto submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, which was accepted. Talking to the media, he said:

“I made an inappropriate and insensitive remarks. When the people of the country are facing the food crisis, then such a statement of the person sitting on the responsibility of me is unacceptable. So I thought it appropriate to resign.”

Eto also clarified that he actually buys his rice himself, and he also apologized to the public for his statement.

The government’s big political shock
Eto’s resignation is being considered another major setback for the Ishiba government already struggling.

According to reports, in his place, former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koijami can be assigned the Ministry of Agriculture.

The opposition had warned that if Eto does not resign, a no -confidence motion would be brought against them.

Importance of rice in Japanese society
Rice is not only the main meal of Japan, but also an important part of culture, tradition and religious rituals.

In Shinto religion, rice is offered to the gods.

Japanese dishes like Sushi, Mochi, Onigiri etc. are based on rice.

Also, rice cultivation is the backbone of rural economy.

Inflation increased public problems
The huge increase in rice prices in the last few months has forced the general public of Japan to look towards other options. In such a situation, this statement of a minister became a symbol of the government’s insensitivity.

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