Japan election 2026 explained: Who won, who lost and who is Sanae Takaichi? – The Times of India

Japan election 2026 explained: Who won, who lost and who is Sanae Takaichi? – The Times of India

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is on course to win Sunday’s snap election by a landslide, according to projections.The conservative leader is expected to deliver 316 seats of the 465-seat lower house to the LDP — the party’s best-ever result. Together with coalition partner Japan Innovation Party (Ishin),…

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Japan snap elections: Takaichi-led LDP projected to storm back to power – top developments – The Times of India

Japan snap elections: Takaichi-led LDP projected to storm back to power – top developments – The Times of India

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is set for a decisive victory in Sunday’s snap lower house elections, according to exit polls and media projections. LDP projected to secure strong lower house majority Public broadcaster NHK said the LDP could win between 274 and…

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Japan gets new PM: Sanae Takaichi becomes first woman to hold top post; known as ‘China hawk’ – The Times of India

Japan gets new PM: Sanae Takaichi becomes first woman to hold top post; known as ‘China hawk’ – The Times of India

Sanae Takaichi made history on Tuesday, winning Japan’s parliamentary vote to become the nation’s first female prime minister. Her victory was met with enthusiasm in domestic stock markets.Takaichi secured 237 votes in the first round in the 465-seat Lower House, eliminating the need for a runoff, according to public broadcaster NHK.Her election follows a weekend…

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