小池百合子都知事、乙武氏の落選に「反応良かった」　全面支援した朝日新聞デジタル

In a surprising turn of events, the ruling party in Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), faced a major setback in the recent by-elections. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed deep regret as the LDP lost all three seats in the lower house by-elections held on the 28th of April.

During a press conference at the Prime Minister’s official residence on the morning of the 30th, Kishida acknowledged the defeat and attributed it to issues related to political funding within the party. He stated, “I take this defeat seriously. The LDP’s political funding issues have significantly hindered our performance, and I deeply apologize for that.”

The loss of all three seats in the by-elections has raised concerns within the LDP about their future prospects in the upcoming general elections. Kishida, however, ruled out the possibility of dissolving the lower house and calling for a snap election in response to the defeat.

The unexpected outcome of the by-elections has sent shockwaves through the political landscape in Japan, prompting the LDP to reevaluate its strategies and address the issues that led to this defeat. As the country prepares for the next general elections, all eyes will be on the LDP to see how they bounce back from this setback and regain the trust of the voters.