Japan's Political Crossroads: The Quest for a Prime Minister

Japan's parliamentary committee failed to set a vote date for the next prime minister as opposition and ruling parties clash. Sanae Takaichi, elected LDP leader, faces challenges with the LDP's coalition partner Komeito leaving, opening the potential for an opposition premiership led by candidates like Yuichiro Tamaki.

Japan's political landscape is facing uncertainty as its parliamentary scheduling committee failed to agree on a date to vote for the next prime minister, according to Kyodo news.

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) proposed October 21, but opposition parties opposed the date, referencing ongoing inter-party discussions. The committee will continue to negotiate the schedule.

Sanae Takaichi's path to becoming Japan's first female prime minister faces complications after losing the coalition support of Komeito. Meanwhile, opposition parties are rallying around potential candidates, such as Yuichiro Tamaki, to challenge the LDP's dominance in parliament.

(With inputs from agencies.)