Singapore electionSingapore's main opposition squares up for tough election
Workers' Party fields 'formidable' contender in key constituency against PAP
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)
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.