Electoral history was made in Japan as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s alliance crushed the polls, claiming 352 seats in the 465-member lower house – including LDP’s dominant 316. This supermajority vaults past the 233 needed, echoing post-war precedents.
Cheers erupted globally. Donald Trump fired off a Truth Social post congratulating the ‘very important’ victory, calling Takaichi a ‘very popular leader’ whose election call was a masterstroke. He spotlighted the legislative control and pledged aid for her ‘peace through strength’ vision, saluting Japan’s voters.
India’s Narendra Modi hailed the ‘stellar win,’ emphasizing their special partnership’s role in fostering peace and prosperity worldwide. He foresaw elevated India-Japan bonds under her lead.
Italy’s Meloni and Canada’s Carney joined the fray. Meloni stressed enduring Italy-Japan ties, strengthened by trust and her memorable trip. Carney offered best wishes for the mandate, keen on advancing bilateral opportunities.
The high-stakes Sunday vote featured 1,284 contenders for seats via single districts and regional blocs. Polls shut at 8 PM, with counts dragging late. Focus zeroed on coalition endurance versus opposition pushback – Takaichi triumphed.
Declaring focus post-win, Takaichi stressed proactive fiscal strategies for stability and investments. As the nation’s first female PM, her ascent inspires, backed by a ironclad mandate. International acclaim underscores her clout, positioning Japan for bold policies in security, economy, and diplomacy.