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Shinzo Abe’s State Funeral Draws Protests Amid Tributes

Dr. Kankana DebnathSeptember 27, 20220

Japan holds a state funeral for Shinzo Abe who was assassinated in July 2022 during a campaign speech in Nara Prefecture. Shinzo Abe’s state funeral has been filled with tensions amidst tributes. This has deeply spilt the nation, especially among the younger generation. The Funeral Program Earlier, Abe's widow, Akie Abe, arrived at the ceremony at the Budokan venue carrying his ashes. More than 4,300 guests are expected to attend the service at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo. This includes US Vice President Kamala Harris and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Abe’s ashes were carried into the venue, where the government played a video tribute honouring his life and career. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida then delivered a memorial address where he praised Abe’s “courage” and ded...

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Shinzo Abe: Staunch Advocate For ‘Indo-Pacific’ From ‘Asia-Pacific’

Dr. Kankana DebnathJuly 26, 20220

Japan lost its longest-serving PM Shinzo Abe on 8th July 2022. He was assassinated while giving a speech in Nara, Japan. Abe has been a visionary in re-imaging the geopolitical design of the Indo-Pacific. He was the ‘architect’ of the Quad during its initial years and remained its key champion throughout its revival. Abe stressed the importance of joining the Pacific and Indian oceans creating a “broader Asia”, from which the present concept of Indo-Pacific evolved. Advocate for ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ Shinzo Abe has been hailed as the pioneer of the concept of the “Indo-Pacific”. Before 2007 the area stretching all the way from Australia and US to China was known as Asia-Pacific. Abe feared the threat from China which was at the centre of this geopolitical landscape. He was the...

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From High-Speed Rail To Indo-Japan Relationship: PM Modi’s Tribute To Shinzo Abe!

Aditi priya singhJuly 9, 20220

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead during a political rally program on Friday. After this occurrence, there was a flood of grieving everywhere. The Indian government has also pronounced a day of public grieving to pay tribute to Shinzo Abe. The tricolor will be flown at half-pole on all buildings in India on Saturday as a public mourning. Prime minister Narendra Modi mourned the moment and composed a blog in memory of Shinzo Abe on Friday night. My dear friend, Shinzo Abe Shinzo Abe, an extraordinary leader of Japan, an incredible worldwide leader and a solid supporter of Indo-Japan fellowship, is no longer with us. Japan and the entire world have lost an extraordinary visionary leader and an exceptionally dear friend of mine. I met him for the first time in 2007

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National Mourning In India Tomorrow On Death Of PM Modi’s Friend Shinzo Abe!!

Gunjan ChaudharyJuly 8, 20220

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died on Friday. Two bullets were fired at him from behind when he was giving a speech in Nara town on Friday morning. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the death of Shinzo Abe. He wrote in the tweet, "I am shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of one of my dearest friends, Shinzo Abe. He was a great global statesman, administrator. He dedicated his life to making Japan and the world a better place." Prime Minister Modi has said that we have deep respect for Shinzo Abe, so tomorrow there will be a day of national mourning in India. In another tweet, he said, "Very saddened by the attack on my dear friend Shinzo Abe. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and the people of Japan." My association with Shinzo Abe goes ba...

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Shinzo Abe Shot Dead Under Foreign Conspiracy Hatched By China? Read Here What We Know!!

Gunjan ChaudharyJuly 8, 20220

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead today when he was addressing an election rally. He was admitted to the hospital after the incident, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The police has arrested a suspected accused who carried out the incident from the spot. The accused, Tatsuka Yamagami is a resident of Japan. However, the way this whole incident has happened, now there is a possibility of a big foreign conspiracy. It is being alleged that China has hatched a conspiracy to attack former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe. However, till now it has not been confirmed and no official statement of any kind has come out. According to a report in The Japan Times, the suspect who shot Shinzo Abe was a former Japanese Navy officer. And accused has confessed to attempt...