Komeito's Local Branches Bewildered after Break with LDP That Threatens Party's Influence

By Tatsuki Matsuoka and Mari Kashiwagi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
14:46 JST,
October 20, 2025
Komeito’s decision to end its coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party has caused bewilderment in the party’s branches. While Komeito members are relieved that the party is distancing itself from the LDP, which has failed to resolve its “politics and money” issue, its local branches will have a d...
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