Ishin no Otokita Shun was “pushed and injured” by someone after a speech．．． “A complete interference with the election and violation of freedom of speech．” Violence， terrorism．”

On the 25th, after the end of a personal speech rally for the House of Representatives election (voting on the 27th) in Tokyo’s 1st district (Chiyoda, Shinjuku), in which he is a candidate, Japan Restoration Party member Otokita Shun was pushed by a large group of people and “injured.” On the 22nd, during the election, Otokita was the victim of a prank in which a sticker reading “silent kill you – if you keep quiet you will be killed” was placed over his election poster, covering his eyes, and he reported this to the police and the election management commission. Meanwhile, Otokita updated his X (old Twitter) account, saying, “After the end of my personal speech, I was surrounded by a large group of people and prevented from getting into my car, and in the end I was pushed away and injured. While we were struggling, the crowd violently climbed into the back seat, preventing us from making any noise, so we felt unsafe and fled into the conference room, and we still haven’t been able to return home,” he posted. He continued, “The police have come and we will now file a report of the crime of assault. While I was away, the material transport truck was also surrounded and blocked, causing scratches on the wall. “I had consulted the police beforehand because the harassment had been ongoing, but honestly, I never expected it to escalate to such direct violence and I am extremely shocked.” Otokita concluded by saying, “This is complete election interference and a violation of freedom of speech, and can only be described as violence and terrorism. Although I am physically and mentally exhausted as we approach the final day of the election, we cannot give in to such despicable acts. I will muster up all my energy and continue to advocate for my policies tomorrow. We would appreciate your support, everyone. I want to go home soon. (I’m heading to the hospital now),” he concluded. An image posted by Otokita on X of him allegedly being “pushed away”.