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Japan's LDP Loses All 3 Seats in By-Elections Amid Scandal

Apr 28, 2024, 01:16 PM

In a significant political shift, Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faced a major defeat in three key by-elections for the House of Representatives. The opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) won all three seats, which were previously held by the LDP. This result is seen as a direct response to a recent slush fund scandal involving the LDP, which has led to discussions on revising the political funds control law. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party only fielded a candidate for one of the three seats, effectively conceding the other two by default.