Young members of the Liberal Democratic Party force Ishiba to resign! Ishiba will seek advice from three former prime ministers today!
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba, after losing in the Upper House election, announced his reappointment, triggering strong backlash within the Liberal Democratic Party. Young legislators and local organizations have continuously called for Ishiba to resign immediately and demand a change in leadership.
On July 23, Ishiba will meet with senior advisors such as Masayoshi Son, former Prime Ministers Yukio Hatoyama and Shinzo Abe, among others, to analyze the reasons for the failure in the Upper House election and seek assistance in government operations.
Within the Liberal Democratic Party, led by veteran members of the old Abe faction and young legislators, there are calls for Ishiba to resign and hold an early leadership election, which was scheduled for next year.
In addition, some local branches of the Liberal Democratic Party in Ibaraki and Tochigi prefectures have started taking action, formally requesting Ishiba to step down as party president and reform the party's executive committee.
10 lawmakers from the old Fujimura faction are collecting signatures to convene a "House of Representatives Meeting" to discuss removing Ishiba. Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sashikawa stated: "I believe it is natural for a leader to take responsibility. I am surprised by Ishiba's announcement of his reappointment."
Senior legislators such as former Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Sato also pointed out that, according to the election results, the Liberal Democratic Party should become the opposition party and start over.
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