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Political Upheaval Under the Lunar Eclipse: A Triad of Resignations

Japan, France, and Nepal Experience Sudden Leadership Changes Amid Global Turmoil

In a surprising turn of events, three prime ministers resigned within 24 hours against the backdrop of a lunar eclipse, highlighting global instability and the challenges of governance in turbulent times.

Three Prime Ministers Resign Within 24 Hours Amid Lunar Eclipse

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On the Lunar Eclipse night

A Triad of Power Shifts 

Three nations saw their heads of government step down in rapid succession. In Japan, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation following historic electoral defeats for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, citing a need to avert further party divisions after back-to-back losses in both houses of parliament. In France, Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted when opposition MPs voted down his emergency confidence motion on budget tightening, leaving President Emmanuel Macron to seek a fourth premier in under two years. And in Nepal, youth-led “Gen Z” protests against a social media ban and endemic corruption turned deadly, prompting Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to submit his resignation amid nationwide unrest.

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Cosmic stars have effects on Man

Japan: Ishiba’s Calculated Exit

Shigeru Ishiba, who took office in October, resisted calls to resign after the LDP lost its lower-house majority and then failed to reclaim the upper house in July. With inflation running above two per cent for three years and public frustration mounting over the cost of living, Ishiba concluded that stepping aside was the only way to prevent a more profound party schism. He will remain in a caretaker role until the LDP elects a successor, triggering another leadership contest in Tokyo’s corridors of power.

France: Bayrou’s Budget Gamble

François Bayrou staked his nine-month government on a stringent austerity budget aimed at saving €44 billion through the freezing of public holidays and welfare cuts. Lacking any parliamentary majority, he deliberately called a confidence vote to force unity — but instead saw left and right unite against him. His defeat by 364 votes to 194 underscores France’s deep political fragmentation, as Macron weighs naming a more palatable centrist or technocrat to shepherd next year’s budget through a divided National Assembly.

Nepal: Gen Z’s Revolt and Oli’s Resignation

What began as a protest over the abrupt ban on 26 major social media platforms quickly morphed into a broader uprising against corruption and economic stagnation. Security forces’ use of tear gas, rubber bullets and live rounds left at least 19 demonstrators dead, sparking outrage across Kathmandu. Faced with a crumbling security apparatus and homes of senior leaders set ablaze, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli bowed to pressure and tendered his resignation, throwing Nepal’s fragile coalition politics into fresh uncertainty.

Lunar Eclipse and the Pace of Turmoil

Just two days after a rare lunar eclipse cast an otherworldly glow across the night sky, these political tremors remind us how quickly structures can shift. The eclipse feels like a cosmic herald — urging us to look beyond daily headlines and recognise the accelerated tempo of global events, where decisions made in hours can redefine the fate of nations.

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Mountains and Lakes stay calm

Climate Crises and Compounding Instability

As leaders fall, ordinary people continue to bear the brunt of environmental catastrophes. North India has been battered by unprecedented cloudbursts, landslides and floods fueled by climate change, even as man-made disasters and political unrest compound the suffering. This double burden — where socio-political upheavals collide with meteorological extremes — demands a resilience that stretches communities to their limits.

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Why does Man fight all the time? Can it not rest for a while?

Lessons from India’s Steadfastness

Meanwhile, India has weathered its own storms since April 2025: repelling terror attacks in Pahalgam, executing Operation Sindoor with precision, and withstanding U.S. tariffs later declared illegal by U.S. courts. Those successes vaulted India onto the world stage as a model of strategic grit. Observers from Israel to the global media have urged other nations to study India’s blend of operational resolve and diplomatic finesse.

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Let us coexist in harmony!

Charting a Path Forward

Three resignations within 24 hours illustrate a world in constant flux — one where astronomical alignments and geopolitical currents collide. As the moon’s shadow fades from the sky, our challenge is to foster governance that can adapt to rapid change while protecting vulnerable populations. Only by weaving resilience into political, social and environmental fabrics can societies emerge stronger when the next eclipse of certainty passes.



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