Japanese Cabinet Faces Falling Support: Ishiba's Resignation Not Necessary, Say Poll Respondents

A recent poll by Kyodo News reveals an 18.6-point drop in public support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet, now at 32%. Despite this decline, 65.7% of respondents believe it is unnecessary for Ishiba to resign following the cabinet's failure to secure a ruling majority in recent elections.

Kyodo News has reported a significant decline in public support for the cabinet of Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. According to their latest poll, the cabinet's approval rating plummeted 18.6 points, reaching a mere 32%.

This decline follows the cabinet's inability to capture a ruling majority in the recent elections. Nevertheless, a substantial 65.7% of those surveyed expressed that Ishiba should not step down due to this electoral setback.

The results shed light on the public's mixed sentiments, emphasizing a complex political landscape where dissatisfaction coexists with support for Ishiba's continued leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)