Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh still commands the support of his party, say political observers.
The Workers' Party logo at the party's headquarters and Pritam Singh at the State Courts on Mar 19, 2024. criminal charges laid on Workers’ Party secretary-general Pritam Singh
Singh was charged with two counts of giving false answers to a parliamentary committee convened to look into the conduct of Raeesah Khan, who lied in parliament about a rape case that she claimed was mishandled by police. In a statement after his court appearance, Singh said he would continue with all his parliamentary and town council duties – as MP for Aljunied Group Representation Constituency –
However, Dr Gillian Koh, senior research fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies , pointed out that the WP contested the 2015 and 2020 elections with the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council case “hanging over them”.“They put themselves forward as being unfazed by these threats and challenges, and therefore try to convey how courageous and committed they are to serving the people,” she said.
If Singh does step down as secretary-general, or is forced to, Dr Koh pointed to younger leaders in the party stepping up to the plate.
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