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Komeito Splits from LDP, Shakes Up Prime Minister Race

10/12/2025

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Komeito has ended its coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), complicating Sanae Takaichi (LDP)’s bid for prime minister.
The opposition, led by the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), aims to unite behind a single candidate, Yuichiro Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People (DPP).
The LDP aims to hold an extraordinary parliamentary session to elect a new prime minister by October 24, ahead of diplomatic summits.

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Story summary

Komeito has ended its coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), complicating Sanae Takaichi (LDP)’s bid for prime minister.
The opposition, led by the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), aims to unite behind a single candidate, Yuichiro Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People (DPP).
The LDP aims to hold an extraordinary parliamentary session to elect a new prime minister by October 24, ahead of diplomatic summits.