Japan kicks off election campaign as support for the ruling LDP dips
The Hindu
Mr. Kishida's approval rating also fell, slipping three percentage points to 46%, although his party is still expected to retain power, albeit with fewer seats
Japan on October 19 kicked off its first official day of campaigning ahead of the , with a media poll showing support for the ruling party easing, in a blow for recently installed .
Support for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was at 38.8%, according to a poll by public broadcaster NHK conducted over the weekend, down from 41.2% a week earlier.
Mr. Kishida's approval rating also fell, slipping three percentage points to 46%, although his party is still expected to retain power, albeit with fewer seats.
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