Sanae Takaichi education and career path: How a staunch conservative became Japan’s first female prime minister – The Times of India

Sanae Takaichi education and career path: How a staunch conservative became Japan’s first female prime minister – The Times of India

Inspired by Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi long aspired to become Japan’s “Iron Lady.” It was only on her third attempt that the 64-year-old achieved a milestone long pursued by women in Japanese politics. In a historic parliamentary vote, she was confirmed as Japan’s first female prime minister, closing a chapter on decades of persistence…

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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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