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07 September 2025, 12:16 PM IST
Public broadcaster NHK reported that Ishiba made the decision to prevent a deeper split within the Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba | AFP
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to step down, local media reported Sunday, as his ruling party faces growing calls for a new leadership election after a disastrous upper house poll.
Public broadcaster NHK reported that Ishiba made the decision to prevent a deeper split within the Liberal Democratic Party.
The Asahi Shimbun daily said the embattled prime minister could no longer withstand mounting pressure from party members demanding his resignation.
More details awaited.
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