A big change is going to happen in Japan’s politics. Actually, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has resigned. According to reports, he has taken this decision to stop the growing division in his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Let us tell you that Shigeru Ishiba took over as Prime Minister in October last year. But the ruling coalition suffered a major setback in the July elections this year. After the July election defeat, the rebellion against Ishiba intensified in the LDP. After failing to secure a majority in the 248-seat Upper House, questions were raised about the stability of his government. There was heavy pressure on him to take responsibility for the defeat and resign, so he has taken this step. Now the battle to elect a new PM will begin in the LDP. Recently, his meeting with PM Modi and the investment deal of 10 trillion yen between India and Japan may have been in the news. But in such a situation, the question is whether the new PM of Japan will strengthen the relations with India to the same extent?
What is the reason behind the defeat?
According to Japanese reports, Donald Trump’s 15% tariff had worried the Japanese auto industry. Along with this, there was inflation and economic pressure on PM Shigeru Ishiba, the public was angry with rising prices and economic stagnation. Along with all this, one reason was that the funding scandal during the tenure of former PM Fumio Kishida had tarnished the party’s image. Despite all this, Ishiba had initially refused to resign, but the pressure of the party and the anger of the public forced him to kneel down. Ishiba, who was refusing to resign till Sunday, finally took this decision.
Who is Shigeru Ishiba?
Shigeru Ishiba is the 102nd PM of Japan. Born on February 4, 1957, Shigeru Ishiba hails from Tokyo, Japan. He joined politics in 1983. He became a Member of Parliament from Tottori in 1986, then served as former Defense Minister from 2007 to 2008, then Agriculture Minister from 2008 to 2009, and served as LDP Secretary General from 2012 to 2014. Ishiba is known for his simplicity and connection with the public. Because he used to listen to the public in town hall meetings and was considered an expert on defense policies.
