The scandal, which involves the misuse of political funds by some faction leaders, has led to public demand for transparency and accountability within the LDP. The proposed reforms seek to address these concerns by banning factions from holding fundraising events that have been associated with misreporting funds and accumulating slush money.
Critics have raised doubts about the effectiveness of the proposals, highlighting the challenge of differentiating between factions and policy groups, and the lack of concrete measures to prevent the misuse of political funds. Opposition lawmakers and members have called for more clarity on how the slush funds were used and have expressed skepticism about the impact of the proposed reforms.
Despite the approval of the interim report on reforms, questions remain about the ability of the LDP to regain public trust and address the issues surrounding factional influence and misuse of political funds. Prosecutions related to the scandal have further complicated the situation, with calls for accountability and repercussions for those involved in the financial misconduct.