Maehara becomes new opposition Democratic Party chief

Maehara becomes new opposition Democratic Party chief

Holding hands in a show of unity following a leadership ballot, (from L) Renho, former leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, former Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara and former chief Cabinet secretary Yukio Edano acknowledge members in attendance at the party convention in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2017. Maehara was elected as the new leader, beating Edano. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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