Japan's ruling party may lose its sole majority in the lower house for the first time in 15 years, the Nikkei newspaper said on Thursday, citing its poll ahead of the Oct. 27 election. The Liberal Democratic Party may not reach the 233 seats it needs for an outright majority in the 465 seat chamber,

As per media predictions, Japan’s LDP may not reach the 233 seats majority mark in the 465-seat lower house of the parliament in October 27 polls

Japan's ruling party may lose its majority in the lower house, according to media polling ahead of the Oct. 27 election, meaning it would likely have to rely on coalition partner Komeito to stay in power.