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POLITICSThe House of Representatives decided in favor of the proposal to reduce the number of seats by 31.The House of Representatives decided in favor of the proposal to reduce the number of seats by 31.https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/nd-20261028de66792

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Regarding the reduction of the number of members of the House of Representatives, the National Democratic Party has proposed to reduce 31 seats with the proportional representation shown by the LDP officials, which is different from the reduction claimed by the party, but it also includes an additional review of the electoral system that has been requested...

Japanese public opinion

Reactions in the comment sections of related Japanese TV news videos on YouTube.

Positive / Negative toward: the DPFP's support for the LDP's 31-seat proportional cut plan

Positive points

  • Cut the seats more, including the upper house and proportional seats too.

  • Glad DPFP backed it and pushed for electoral reform along the way.

  • Happy the cut hits proportional seats and fringe parties.

Negative points

  • DPFP keeps flip-flopping; I can't trust them on anything.

  • DPFP seems to be cozying up to the LDP and Ishin for favors.

  • Cutting seats without touching salaries and perks is pointless.

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