Hyderabad: Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba has resigned after his party lost the July upper house elections, triggering a new leadership race inside the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
The move came on Sunday, as NHK confirmed Ishiba’s decision to step down to prevent further divisions in the party. He had recently apologized for the electoral loss and said he was weighing his options.
Japan PM resignation paves way for change
Pressure from within the LDP intensified after the defeat. Leaders and lawmakers rallied against Ishiba, weakening his position.
With his resignation, a succession battle has started, one that could redefine Japan’s political course in the coming months.
