Singapore's main opposition squares up for tough election

Workers' Party fields 'formidable' contender in key constituency against PAP

20250428 workers party rally on April 24

Candidates for the Workers' Party, Singapore's largest opposition grouping, attend a campaign rally ahead of the general election on April 24. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

TSUBASA SURUGA

SINGAPORE -- An election rally held last week by Singapore's main opposition Workers' Party drew thousands to an open field still wet from earlier rain. As the crowd pressed toward the stage, mud crept past attendees' soaked shoes and up to their ankles, but few seemed to mind.

"A parliament with a more rational, respectable, and responsive WP will not hamper Singapore," party leader Pritam Singh said as he closed out the night's speeches, drawing cheers from the audience. "We counter the groupthink of the PAP and suggest alternative ideas to better the lives of all Singaporeans," Singh stressed.

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