Massive signature campaign on nuclear power launched in Tokyo, Osaka

[kristopher]

Massive signature campaign on nuclear power launched in Tokyo, Osaka

A residents' advocacy group seeking support for a local referendum on the use of nuclear power launched a pro-and-con nuclear power signature campaign in Tokyo and Osaka on Dec. 10.

Minna de kimeyo "Genpatsu" Kokumintohyo (Let everyone decide on nuclear power through local referendums) was formed in June 2011 amidst increased residents' concerns in the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.

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According to the law, campaign organizers are legally required to collect signatures from at least one-fiftieth of registered voters in Tokyo, or about 214,200 people, within a two-month period to demand that Gov. Shintaro Ishihara take action to revise a local ordinance to introduce a referendum.

If enough signatures are collected on time, Gov. Ishihara will have to officially submit the petition to an upcoming Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly session for deliberation.

"This is not an anti-nuclear power demonstration...

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