Japan’s LDP Unveils its Election MISSION 2025
Tokyo – The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is pulling out its masterplan for the Oct 31 general election as it gears up for a bold new chapter.
What’s on the LDP’s Plate?
- Hard‑hit measures to finally end the COVID‑19 saga
- A fresh push to fire up defence spending
- A vision called “New Capitalism” – growth with a side of wealth redistribution
Who’s in the Driver’s Seat?
Brought to the front line by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the LDP is hoping to stay the kingmaker in the lower house. A recent poll from NHK scored him a 49% approval rating – a solid, if not blockbuster, start for a new boss.
This isn’t the first time the LDP has juggled public mood. Compared to the homerun approval rates of some predecessors, Kishida’s score is modestly lower. Yet it eclipses the staggering slump of his predecessor, Yoshihide Suga, who faced a brutal fifth wave and quit the post after a single year.
Voter Pulse – Don’t Take It For Granted!
According to a Sankei newspaper survey, a whopping 63% of respondents back the current administration – a heavy‑handed endorsement that says “Kishida is the man to keep the party on track.”
And the LDP itself is looking to cling to a solid 45% of the overall votes, while opposition support hovers in the single digits.
COVID‑19 – The “Worst‑Case Scenario” Clause
Even though the latest wave has been the quietest since mid‑year, Kishida reminded Parliament that the government is ready to roll out extra health resources and expand testing if the virus throws a fit again.
Beyond the Pandemic – Nuclear & New Capitalism
In his first day of parliamentary duty, Kishida defended the party’s pro‑nuclear stance and reiterated his focus on the “New Capitalism” agenda: a balance between pushing the economy forward and ensuring wealth gets redistributed fairly across Japan.
In Summary
As the LDP gears up for Oct 31, the platform focuses on ending COVID-19, boosting defence, and ushering in a new economic paradigm while keeping the party firmly in control of the lower house.
