In a significant political development in Japan, a top politician in country's ruling party Taro Kono is all set to replace Yoshihide Suga as the Prime Minister.<br />''<br />''The move comes after another top contender Shigeru Ishiba, has opted not to stand in the race for the Prime Minister's post and is considering supporting Taro Kono.<br />''<br />''over from outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga as head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as Ishiba is well liked by rank-and-file party members.<br />''<br />''Kono, currently the minister in charge of Japan's vaccination drive, is considered a leading contender to replace Suga after a surprise announcement this month that he would not seek to stay on in the post.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The vote to elect New Prime Minister will be held on the 29th of September.</span><br />