Think of it like assembling your dream squad in an online game—Japan’s opposition wants to squad up to block Sanae Takaichi’s path to premier. 🎮✨
Here’s the scoop: Takaichi won the LDP leadership last week, but needs 233 votes in parliament to become prime minister. The LDP holds 196 seats in the Lower House, and Komeito’s 24 seats used to seal the deal—until they walked away. 😬
Yoshihiko Noda, head of the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), is calling on other groups, including the Democratic Party for the People (DPP) led by Yuichiro Tamaki, to unite behind one candidate. Together, CDP (148 seats) and DPP (27 seats) plus other small parties could shake up the status quo. 🤝
Komeito quit after an LDP funding scandal involving questionable ticket sales and a controversial appointment of Koichi Hagiuda. Party chief Tetsuo Saito now plans to nominate himself, marking a bold split from the ruling bloc. 🚫💰
Policy differences between CDP and DPP could still derail the alliance, and with rising smaller parties like the anti-immigration Sanseito, Japan’s political landscape is more unpredictable than ever. 🗳️🏛️
Can a unified candidate topple Takaichi’s bid? Or will the opposition scramble let her sneak past the finish line? Grab your popcorn—this political saga is one for the history books. 🍿
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Japan main opposition eyes unified PM candidate to block Takaichi
cgtn.com
