Treatment of Hayashi in Focus for PM Takaichi's Cabinet Reshuffle
Tokyo, Sept. 6 (Jiji Press)--A major focus in Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's planned reshuffles of her cabinet and the executive lineup of her ruling Liberal Democratic Party is how she will treat internal affairs minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, who is seen certain to run in the LDP's leadership election in autumn next year, political watchers say. Hayashi has been actively visiting m...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's upcoming cabinet reshuffle and the executive lineup overhaul of her ruling Liberal Democratic Party are heavily focused on how she will treat internal affairs minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, according to political observers. Hayashi is anticipated to compete in the LDP's leadership election next autumn.
He has been actively touring various regions of the country to strengthen connections with local party members as part of his potential bid for the LDP presidency. Some analysts suggest that it may prove challenging for Hayashi to run in the LDP race if he retains his position in the cabinet.
Takaichi is anticipated to initiate the cabinet and LDP leadership team adjustments by September 16-18 at the earliest. Hayashi recently addressed an LDP branch seminar in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, in the capital city of Kagoshima, on Saturday. During his speech, he discussed the internal affairs ministry's regional revitalization initiatives, stating, "I will do my best" to bolster Japan by rejuvenating rural areas.
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