Hey there, get ready for some unfolding political drama from Japan! Recent exit polls show that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition—led by the Liberal Democratic Party with Komeito as its junior partner—snagged just 41 of the 125 seats contested in the upper house, falling short of the 50 needed to keep control. 😮
This setback could mean major challenges for Ishiba, who took charge less than a year ago, especially after his coalition lost the lower house in snap elections last October. Adding to the buzz, the right-wing populist Sanseito party is making strong gains, netting between 10 to 22 seats.
For our young, tech-savvy readers across South and Southeast Asia, this political twist is a reminder that the landscape can change as quickly as the latest tech trend. Stay tuned for more updates as the drama unfolds!
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Japan's ruling coalition likely to lose upper house majority
cgtn.com
