According to exit polls, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is predicted to lose its parliamentary majority in the upcoming snap election.

• On Sunday, Japan's voters went to the polls for an election that was predicted to disrupt the Liberal Democratic Party's dominant rule.
• At 8 p.m. local time, NHK's decision desk predicted a close contest.
• According to NHK forecasts, it is uncertain whether the LDP and its coalition partner, Komeito, will be able to obtain a majority.

According to local news analysis and exit polls, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is predicted to lose its parliamentary majority and may not even maintain its coalition with its partner.

The LDP, with its coalition partner Komeito, is predicted to win between 174 and 254 seats in Japan's lower house, which has a total of 465 seats. However, the decision desk of NHK, Japan's national public broadcaster, forecasts that the LDP won't be able to reach a majority on its own.

According to Nikkei Asia, the LDP may lose its majority in the lower house due to exit surveys of voters and other factors. The CDP and DPP are predicted to gain seats, as reported by Nikkei Asia.

On Sunday, Japan's voters went to the polls for an election that was predicted to disrupt the Liberal Democratic Party's grip on parliament. If the final tallies align with the projections, it will mark the first time since 2009 that the LDP has lost its parliamentary majority.

On Oct. 1, Shigeru Ishiba became the new prime minister of Japan, succeeding Fumio Kishida. He announced a general election for Sept. 30, which he won against Sanae Takaichi.

The LDP's election campaign has faced challenges due to inflation concerns and corruption scandals that have split the party.

Kishida has pledged to ease the financial strain on families facing increasing living expenses and has expressed plans to revitalize rural areas, which are grappling with a broader demographic crisis and an aging population. Following the revelation of the slush fund scandal, four cabinet members and other high-ranking party officials were removed from their positions by Kishida.

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