Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to resign if her ruling coalition fails to secure a majority in the upcoming national elections, raising the political stakes ahead of the vote. The announcement came as campaigning intensified and opinion polls suggested a closely contested race.
Takaichi said the election would serve as a referendum on her leadership and the government’s policy direction, including economic reforms, security policy and social issues. She emphasized that political responsibility requires clear accountability to voters.
The ruling bloc, led by Takaichi’s party, faces strong challenges from opposition groups seeking to capitalize on public concerns over rising living costs and governance issues. Analysts say her resignation pledge could energize supporters but also increases pressure on coalition partners to perform well at the polls.
If the ruling bloc were to lose its majority, Japan could face a period of political uncertainty, with potential implications for economic policy and regional diplomacy. Investors and regional partners are closely watching the election outcome given Japan’s central role in Asia Pacific affairs.
The election results are expected to shape Japan’s political landscape and determine whether Takaichi can continue her mandate or whether the country will see a change in leadership in the coming weeks.
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