Tokyo ∙ It is indicated that the ruling LDP alliance will retain power in the elections held yesterday for the upper house of the Japanese Parliament. Exit polls predict that the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will win 69-83 of the 125 seats. Result declaration is today. It is estimated that the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will turn into a pro-ruling sentiment.
In Japanese politics, elections to the upper house of parliament are generally considered a referendum on the ruling party. Election victory will pave the way for Prime Minister Kishida to increase his influence in the party. This will also strengthen Kishida’s moves to strengthen the military and reform the constitution.
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead on Friday while speaking at an LDP candidate’s election campaign meeting.
English Summary: Japan election