22/07/2013 09:43
Japan PM Abe hails poll victory
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe says his win in Sunday's upper house elections will help him form a stable cabinet, ending political volatility, BBC reported.
Exit polls suggest his ruling coalition won at least 76 of the 121 seats contested, broadcaster NHK says.
This would give Mr Abe control of both houses of parliament - a first for a prime minister in six years.
Mr Abe said the result was an endorsement of his more conservative economic and political reforms.
"We have received overwhelming support from the people for our policies of improving the economy, and solid and stable politics," Mr Abe told reporters after Sunday's vote.
The deadlock in parliament has been seen as a key factor in Japan's recent "revolving door" of prime ministers.