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Suga Mulls Holding General Election On Oct 17, Replacing LDP SecGen Nikai

JAPAN

Asahi Shimbun reports that PM Suga considers allowing lawmakers to serve out their full terms and holding a general election on October 17. The newspaper also says that the Premier is working on the appointment of key LDP executives ahead of the election.

  • The article echoes Monday's report circulated by Kyodo, which cited unnamed government sources as noting that "under the scenario, Suga would not dissolve the lower house and official election campaigns would start on October 5".
  • Kyodo sources said that some LDP members fear that the plan would involve a postponement of party leadership poll, currently slated for September 29. Many within the ruling party reportedly want to pick the new leader before the general election.
  • Japanese media suggested that PM Suga is planning to replace LDP Secretary General and influential power broker Toshihiro Nikai. The octogenarian has reportedly accepted the move and continues to back Suga in party leadership contest.
  • The imminent reshuffle of LDP executives comes alongside an expected retirement of some veteran LDP MPs. A number of party heavyweights are expected not to seek re-election and instead give way to younger candidates.
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