Takaichi’s bid for Japan’s premiership jolted as Komeito quits ruling coalition - report

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Richard Drury

* Japan’s Komeito political party is said to be quitting the country’s ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party, public broadcaster NHK said on Friday.
* Komeito Chief Representative Tetsuo Saito said that the LDP “failed to provide sufficient answers regarding political funding issues” after meeting with LDP President Takaichi Sanae, according to the report.
* If confirmed, the split would end a political alliance that has existed since 1999. The development comes just days before an Oct. 15 parliamentary vote to select Japan’s next prime minister.
* Although Takaichi won the LDP leadership vote on Oct. 4, the party lacks a majority in Japan’s Lower House. Komeito’s departure could further erode the ruling bloc’s support.

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