LDP Loses Majority, Uncertainty Grows Over Japan’s Next Government

In a major setback, Japan’s ruling coalition—the  LDP and Komeito—lost its majority in the House of Representatives election on 27 October. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces pressure to secure support from smaller parties like Nippon Ishin no Kai and the Democratic Party for the People (DPFP) to stabilize his administration. However, discontent within the LDP is likely to rise, with members questioning Ishiba’s leadership amid the defeat.

With the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) and DPFP gaining ground, Japan’s political future remains uncertain. Intense negotiations are expected as parties compete to form a viable governing coalition, underscoring a period of potential upheaval and realignment in Japanese politics.

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