Japanese prime minister dozed off in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dozed off during a parliamentary session for his re-election.

In the government of the country said that the politician could fall asleep because of hard work and drank medicine against colds.

This is reported by the Japanese news agency Kuodo News.

The head of the leading Liberal Democratic Party was noticed asleep during the plenary session of the House of Representatives.

At that time, the first vote for other candidates for the post of Prime Minister was taking place, they were called to roll call.

The Japanese politician looked down and closed his eyes for a few moments.

Sitting next to the prime minister, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimo Hayashi looked worried.

Residents of the country were outraged after footage of the parliamentary session hit social media.