So now that David Ong has relinquished his position as the MP of Bukit Batok SMC, there is probably going to be a by-election coming up very very soon (we are just waiting for the date). Some parties have indicated an interest in contesting while one decided not to.
I personally felt that it would be a good challenge if only 2 parties are contesting. One being the defending party and the other being the opposition. I know that Mr Samir is very eager to serve his residents but I do hope he will not join the fun to dilute votes. SDP, DPP and PPP have also indicated their interest. I believe the strongest opposition party out of these 3 is the SDP. The participation of the other 2 parties merely swing votes all over the place and in the end, PAP will still take the ward. I have nothing against PAP taking the ward but I felt it's high time our parliament has more colors.
WP has indicated that they won't be contesting. Some of their supporters have encouraged them to contest but knowing their strategy....they will not contest in any area they have no presence in. MP Sylvia Lim has graciously indicated the party's decision to let SDP go for it and I certainly wish other opposition parties will follow suit. Don't do it for party satisfaction but please do it for the people of Singapore.
On a lighter side....Kim Huat has an urgent announcement to make.
I personally felt that it would be a good challenge if only 2 parties are contesting. One being the defending party and the other being the opposition. I know that Mr Samir is very eager to serve his residents but I do hope he will not join the fun to dilute votes. SDP, DPP and PPP have also indicated their interest. I believe the strongest opposition party out of these 3 is the SDP. The participation of the other 2 parties merely swing votes all over the place and in the end, PAP will still take the ward. I have nothing against PAP taking the ward but I felt it's high time our parliament has more colors.
WP has indicated that they won't be contesting. Some of their supporters have encouraged them to contest but knowing their strategy....they will not contest in any area they have no presence in. MP Sylvia Lim has graciously indicated the party's decision to let SDP go for it and I certainly wish other opposition parties will follow suit. Don't do it for party satisfaction but please do it for the people of Singapore.
On a lighter side....Kim Huat has an urgent announcement to make.
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