In the face of political unrest and economic challenges in Japan, Shigeru Ishiba has been re-elected as Prime Minister. He was re-elected to the post of Prime Minister of Japan in a special vote of the Parliament on Monday.

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Lawmakers backed Ishiba in a parliamentary vote, Reuters reported.

Ishiba's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lost its majority in the lower house in the general election last October 27. It is the most influential part of the bicameral Japanese parliament. As a result, Ishiba's future is also feared. However, he remains as the Prime Minister of the country due to his defeat in the parliamentary vote.

The government that Ishiba will form this time will be a minority government, due to which he will have to take into account the demands of the opposition parties. Although Ishiba is the leader of the LDP, he has lost his majority in the lower house of parliament. As a result, he will need the cooperation of the opposition to approve any new bill or budget. There is danger of deadlock.

Ishiba is known for being an outspoken critic within his party. For this reason, he is admired by the public but resented by some party leaders. However, his transparent image and commitment to reform brought him popularity