Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is projected to lose its majority in the lower house of the Diet, the national parliament, following Sunday's general election. This outcome, if confirmed, would be a significant setback for new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba amidst public discontent over economic challenges and a series of political scandals.
Exit polls conducted by public broadcaster NHK indicate that the LDP, a conservative political powerhouse that has governed Japan almost continuously since 1955, may struggle to secure a majority. The LDP and its junior coalition partner Komeito are forecasted to win between 174 and 254 seats in the 465-seat House of Representatives, falling short of the 233 seats needed for control.
