Japan's Leading Prime Ministerial Candidate Sanae Takaichi Scrambles to Forge Alliance
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Published: Oct 08, 2025, 21:36 IST | Updated: Oct 08, 2025, 21:36 IST
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Japan's likely next premier Sanae Takaichi is already facing criticism from her ruling party's long-time coalition partner, a rift that could delay or, in an extreme scenario, jeopardise her premiership.
Hardline conservative Takaichi, selected by the Liberal Democratic Party as its new head in a weekend vote, held a meeting on Tuesday with the leader of their moderate partner Komeito to discuss their concerns about some of her positions.
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