Support for Japan PM Ishiba slips ahead of key national vote: NHK survey
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Support for Mr Shigeru Ishiba's government stands at 34 per cent, down from 39 per cent in the previous poll three weeks ago
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TOKYO - Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government has slipped ahead of key national elections in July, a poll showed on June 30, with his cash handout plan to help the public deal with inflation having failed to impress voters.
The current ruling bloc of Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and junior partner Komeito lost its lower house majority in 2024. A poor showing in the upper house elections slated for July 20 would likely weaken his grip on power further.
Support for Mr Ishiba's government stands at 34 per cent, down from 39 per cent in the previous poll three weeks ago, according to the poll conducted by public broadcaster NHK.
The LDP says in its campaign pledges that it plans to give out 20,000 yen (S$180) to each individual and an additional 20,000 yen to children as well as adult members of low-income households amid rising prices.
But the NHK poll showed 32 per cent of those surveyed do not evaluate the plan very positively and 31 per cent do not evaluate the scheme positively at all. REUTERS
