Explainer: Why Japanese PM decides to call snap election?

TOKYO, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday informed senior officials of the ruling coalition parties of her intention to dissolve the House of Representatives at the initial stage of this year's ordinary parliamentary session and call a snap election. The decision has drawn widespread attention and controversy. WHY DISSOLVE LOWER HOUSE NOW?

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