Tokyo, July 21 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba today vowed to stay in office despite a significant electoral setback in the House of Councillors election, where the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner failed to secure a majority.
It was the first time the LDP has lost a majority in both Houses of Parliament since the party's foundation in 1955.
Speaking at a press conference, Ishiba acknowledged the disappointing results and expressed a strong sense of responsibility.
"What is most important right now is to avoid causing stagnation in national politics," he said, vowing efforts to fulfill the responsibilities as the leading party.
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