Tokyo: Japan's government has achieved a historic landslide victory, securing a two-thirds majority in the lower house of parliament. This triumph paves the way for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to implement aggressive policies with minimal resistance.

According to Thai News Agency, political analysts view this victory as a crucial step for Takaichi. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), under her leadership, has secured more than two-thirds of the seats, marking the first time since 2017 that such a feat has been accomplished. This victory is unprecedented in Japanese political history, as no single party has achieved this since the post-World War II era.

NHK's political correspondent, Kikuyama Kengo, emphasized the significance of the LDP's landslide win. With this supermajority, the LDP and its coalition partner, the Nippon Isshin (Japan Innovation Party), can exert considerable influence, surpassing the power of a simple majority. The coalition now has the ability to pass various bills, including the budget, and control key positions in the House of Representatives committees. This power extends to amending the constitution and reinstating bills rejected by the upper house.

Despite the overwhelming majority, constitutional amendments still require a Senate majority. While opposition parties might have sufficient votes to propose amendments, the two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives simplifies the process of implementing policies and passing legislation. However, this does not equate to unlimited governmental power.

The Asahi Shimbun highlighted that this absolute majority could reignite discussions on amending Article 9 of the Japanese constitution. This article, which waives the right to wage war and prohibits military forces for aggression, has historically been a sensitive topic in Japan. The potential for these discussions reflects the strengthened leadership of Takaichi, potentially leading to a political era characterized as "Takaichi's one-stronghold rule."