Japan's kingmaker quells rumors of early snap election

Ruling party's No. 2 supports 'bold' stimulus if needed amid coronavirus slump

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Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai speaks to Nikkei in an interview. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is unlikely to call a snap election this year to solidify his political position, Toshihiro Nikai, secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, indicated to Nikkei.

"There are serious issues before us right now. The prime minister has made the right decision to focus on resolving those problems," Nikai said in an interview in which he expressed support for "bold" stimulus if necessary to shore up the economy.

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