Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Vows Not to Dissolve Diet During Ongoing Session
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has stated that he will not dissolve the House of Representatives during the current parliamentary session running through June 23. This decision comes as his cabinet’s approval ratings have dropped due to a political funds scandal.
Kishida emphasized that his focus is on addressing urgent issues such as political reform and achieving tangible outcomes during the ongoing session. He made it clear that he is committed to resolving these pressing matters and is not considering calling for a snap election.
The Liberal Democratic Party, to which Kishida belongs, has faced criticism after it was revealed that some factions failed to report parts of their income from fundraising events, leading to the accumulation of undisclosed funds over several years. This scandal has eroded public trust in the party, prompting many lawmakers to urge Kishida not to dissolve the lower house.
In late April, the LDP suffered losses in three lower house seats during by-elections, with voters turning towards the left-leaning Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. Despite these challenges, Kishida remains firm in his stance to address important issues and restore public confidence in the government.