Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:05am on 28 Oct 2024,Monday International
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its partner, Komeito, lost their majority in parliament, securing only 215 seats out of 233 needed to govern. New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said the result was a "harsh verdict" from voters. The LDP's image has suffered from corruption scandals and ties to the controversial Unification Church, angering citizens already struggling with rising prices. Opposition parties gained seats but remain divided, leaving Japan in political uncertainty. Despite the setback, the LDP pledged to reflect on the people's message and try to regain their trust.
