Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)

PM to resign over COVID mess; Japan under serious threat

According to Reuters report, Suga’s support ratings sink to below 30 percent as the nation struggles with its worst wave of COVID-19 infections ahead of a general election this year.

Sep 04, 2021, 11:57 AM IST

Japan's struggling Prime Minister Suga steps down, sets stage for new leader

 Suga took over after Shinzo Abe resigned last September citing ill health, has seen his support ratings sink to below 30% as the nation struggles with its worst wave of COVID-19 infections ahead of a general election this year.

Sep 03, 2021, 16:13 PM IST

Abe pledges to boost economy as upper house poll campaign begins

Abe is casting the July 10 election for half the seats in the 242-member chamber as a referendum on his decision to delay a planned hike in an unpopular sales tax.

Jun 22, 2016, 10:08 AM IST