Why Shinzo Abe’s funeral program has been embroiled in controversy

Tokyo, Angered by the funeral of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, a man set himself on fire in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. A man set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister’s office on Wednesday to protest the government’s decision to hold a political funeral for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to a report by Reuters news agency. A person who was seriously injured in the fire was taken to the hospital, while a police officer who was trying to douse the fire was also injured in the incident.

Giving more information, local media said that the 70-year-old man deliberately set himself on fire. A letter has been received from the elder in which there has been opposition to the political funeral of Abe. However, the local police refused to confirm the incident.

US $ 12 million will be spent on the funeral
Japan’s Fumio Kishida government said it would spend about US$12 million (1.65 billion yen) on former prime minister Shinzo Abe’s funeral. About 6,000 guests, including foreign dignitaries, are expected to attend the event, which will be held at Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan Hall on September 27. However, people are constantly opposing the huge amount spent by the government on Shinzo Abe’s funeral.

why was the murder
Let us tell you that Abe was shot dead during an election rally in July. The killers were accused of having links to Shinzo Abe’s controversial Unification Church. According to the suspected murderer, his mother had gone bankrupt because of the church and Shinzo was promoting the church. The organization is known for its strategy of mass weddings and fundraising. The Unification Church has also been accused of spreading superstition in the name of religion.

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