rule japan coalition It was expected to maintain its majority in the above house of parliament on Sunday, two days after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a dominant politician and power broker.
The Liberal Democratic Party headed by Fumio Kishida, of who was abby senior The number, and its juniors coalition Komeito’s partner was on path to win Between 69 and 83 of 125 contested seats in Sunday vote According to polls conducted by NHK.
official results is expected on Monday.
Abe, Japan’s tallest serving modern leader, was shot down on Friday during the speech in support of local filter in the West city of Nara killing The political establishment condemned as attack on democracy itself.
Analysts expected that Abe’s assassination would strengthen the Liberal Democratic Party led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, one of Abe’s subjects.
The party was expected to win 59 to 69 of the above house Disputed seats, according to polling day poll, up From 55 previously held.
elections for Parliament less powerful upper house Usually seen as a referendum on sitting government. they change of government It was not at stake, as this is determined by the least house.
