The opposition has assured that it is considering “all options” for a coalition. As things stand, the Liberal Democratic Party will leave Japan’s leadership after almost uninterruptedly in power since 1955.
Japan’s governing coalition, formed by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Buddhist force Komeito, is expected to lose its parliamentary majority in Japan’s general election to be held this Sunday, according to expected results.
These two forces will not be able to add the 233 seats that make up the majority in Japan’s parliament, which means a resounding defeat for the Liberal Democratic Party led by Shigeru Ishibawho has been in power since 2012. The PLD has been in power almost continuously since 1955.
The main opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party (PDC), would therefore be the candidate to lead the country. The leader of the PDC, Yoshihiko Nodawas the last Japanese leader of a party other than the PLD (2011-2012).
The opposition has assured that it is considering “all options” for a coalition, given initial expectations of the general election.
If the Liberal Democratic Party does not win a majority in the elections, “it will be an important turning point in politics,” the opposition spokesman said.
Source: EITB
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