New Delhi: A “smoke bomb” was reportedly thrown at Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a public meeting in Wakayama city. PM Narendra Modi took to Twitter to condemn the act of violence against his Japanese counterpart. PM Modi expressed his relief after knowing that Fumio Kishida was evacuated safely and offered prayers for his good health.
The Indian Prime Minister wrote that he learned about a violent incident at Wakayama where his ‘friend’ PM Fumio Kishida was present. He added that he is relieved to know that he is safe and is praying for Kishida’s continued well-being and good health. PM Modi also took a stand on behalf of the nation and wrote that India condemns all acts of violence.
Learnt of a violent incident at a public event at Wakayama in Japan where my friend PM @Kishida230 was present. Relieved that he is safe. Praying for his continued well-being and good health. India condemns all acts of violence.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 15, 2023
The accused person behind the attack was arrested and the Japanese Police are investigating the explosion. Video footage released by NHK shows the person being detained by the police and pictures of the silver cylinder used for the attack also surfaced. Kishida resumed campaigning activities shortly after the incident and delivered his speech.
He was in Wakayama for the inspection of the Saikazaki Fishing Port and to campaign for his ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida came under attack with a smoke bomb when he was delivering a speech in the Japanese city of Wakayama.
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As India and Japan are holding the presidencies of the G20 and G7 summits respectively, PM Fumio Kishida visited India last month and invited PM Modi to the G7 summit in Hiroshima. The two Prime Ministers also discussed the voice of the global South and strengthening India-Japan relationships.
On the other hand, the attack on PM Kishida was much more concerning as former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a public event last year.
