Japan’s PM Pledges to Stay Despite Major Upper House Defeat
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged on Monday to maintain his leadership role despite a major defeat in the House of Councillors election, where the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition ally failed to capture a majority.
At a Monday afternoon press conference, Ishiba addressed the disappointing election outcome and took full responsibility for the results.
"What is most important right now is to avoid causing stagnation in national politics," he stated, promising to uphold the duties of the leading party.
The election results reflect mounting public frustration over soaring living expenses and policy errors, factors analysts believe played a key role in the ruling coalition’s poor showing.
The final vote tally, completed in the early hours of Monday, showed the LDP winning just 39 of the 125 contested seats, while its partner Komeito secured eight—both falling short of their combined goal of 50 seats.
Even when factoring in the 75 uncontested seats already held, the coalition now controls fewer than the 125 seats necessary to claim a majority in the 248-member upper chamber.
Despite this electoral setback, Ishiba underscored the importance of government stability and continuity, officially announcing his decision to remain in office as prime minister.
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