Japan PM Takaichi announces snap election for Feb. 8
Source: NHK
PM Takaichi announces snap election for Feb. 8
9 hours ago
People in Japan will head to the polls on February 8.
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae says she is seeking a stronger mandate for her coalition government.
The starting gun for the snap race will fire next week, after Takaichi dissolves the Lower House this Friday.
Speaking on Monday, she said her Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, are aiming for a majority.
Takaichi said: "I am putting my position as prime minister on the line. I want the people themselves to decide whether they are willing to entrust Takaichi Sanae with the task of running our nation. A Lower House election is thought to determine the government. If the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party secure a majority, I will continue to lead this country."
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