Who is Shigeru Ishiba? Japan’s next prime minister – Times of India

Shigeru Ishiba (AP file photo) Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba emerged victorious in the race to lead Japan‘s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Friday, positioning him to succeed Fumio Kishida as the country’s next prime minister.Ishiba won the ruling LDP leadership election, securing 215 votes to become Japan’s next leader. The former defence minister…

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Who is Sanae Takaichi? Japan’s potential first female prime minister – Times of India

Sanae Takaichi (Reuters file photo) Sanae Takaichi, a conservative leader and protégé of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is aiming to become Japan‘s first-ever female prime minister.Japan’s ruling party is set to elect its new leader on Friday, with the victor poised to become the country’s next prime minister. Among a record nine candidates, three…

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