Shigeru Ishiba resigns as Japanese PM: A look at contenders to replace him
Shigeru Ishiba's resignation as Prime Minister following the LDPโs electoral defeat has opened the door for several contenders within the ruling party and beyond. New Delhi: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday after facing mounting pressure following the ruling party's loss in the July parliamentary elections. His departure will lead contest for leadership within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and beyond. Shigeru Ishibaโs decision to resign as president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) comes in the wake of a significant defeat in the July elections. The LDP, along with its coalition partner Komeito, lost its…