PM Modi congratulates Sanae Takaichi on landmark victory in Japan elections

February 9, 2026 9:46 AM

PM Modi congratulates Sanae Takaichi on landmark victory in Japan elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her landmark victory in the elections to Japan’s House of Representatives. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Congratulations Sanae Takaichi on your landmark victory in the elections to the House of Representatives! Our Special Strategic and Global Partnership plays a vital role in enhancing global peace, stability and prosperity. I am confident that under your able leadership, we will continue to tak...

Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Sanae Takaichi forges historic election win

February 9, 2026 9:28 AM

Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Sanae Takaichi forges historic election win

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a historic election win on Sunday, paving the way for promised tax cuts that have spooked financial markets and military spending aimed at countering China. The conservative Takaichi, Japan's first female leader who says she is inspired by Britain's "Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher, delivered 316 seats of the 465 in parliament's lower house for her Liberal Democratic Party, its best ever result. With coalition partner, the Japan Innovati...