Asahi Hayano's gamble: "If the election is lost, I will resign" "If the Liberal Democratic Party and the Reiwa Alliance win more than half the seats, I will remain in office"
On the evening of January 19, Japanese Prime Minister Asahi Hayano held a press conference and announced that the House of Representatives would be dissolved on January 23. She said, "Why choose this time? I believe only the people, the sovereigns of the country, can decide whether I am suitable to be prime minister."
She clearly stated, "I am willing to bet my position as prime minister." And emphasized, "I hope the people will directly decide whether they are willing to entrust me with the responsibility of governing the country."
Prime Minister Asahi pointed out, "The House of Representatives election is a choice of government. If the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party win more than half of the seats, I will continue to serve as prime minister; if not, it will be former Prime Minister Hashimoto, former Prime Minister Saito, or other individuals who take over. Although this election is an indirect form, it is equivalent to the people choosing the cabinet prime minister."
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