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Japan’s Ruling Party Projected to Secure Majority in Snap Elections
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime minister Sanae Takaichi, is projected to win between 274 and 328 seats in the upcoming parliamentary elections, according to exit polls.This would represent an increase from the 198 seats held previously in the 465-seat legislature. Official results are expected to be announced on Monday.
Snap Election and Campaign
The election was triggered by Prime Minister Takaichi’s dissolution of the lower house of Parliament on January 19th, initiating a swift 16-day campaign period.