On Monday, January 19, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced at a press conference that she will dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23, marking the start of a snap general election.
This decision comes at the beginning of the ordinary parliamentary session and sets Japan on a fast track to the polls. A snap election like this gives the ruling party a chance to renew its mandate from voters amid ongoing political and economic challenges. 🗳️
Following the dissolution, all eyes will be on political parties as they kick off their campaigns in the coming weeks. Young voters and political watchers alike will be watching closely to see how the race unfolds in the months ahead.
Stay tuned for more updates as Japan heads to the polls! 🇯🇵
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Japanese PM to dissolve lower house on Jan 23 for snap election
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