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Singapore GE2025: PAP and Opposition Intensify Final Campaign Push

Ruling PAP emphasizes ministerial stability and economic risks, while opposition parties call for accountability and fairness ahead of May 3 polls.

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Workers’ Party supporters attend a rally ahead of the general election in Singapore April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong gestures at a People's Action Party (PAP) lunchtime rally ahead of the general election, in Singapore's central business district, April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong gestures with candidates at a People's Action Party (PAP) rally ahead of the general election in Singapore April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

Overview

  • Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warns that increasing opposition seats could cost key ministers and weaken governance, reiterating the PAP's call for a strong mandate.
  • Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong condemns the mixing of race and religion in politics, citing divisive social media campaigns, and stresses the importance of unity across communities.
  • Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh criticizes the PAP's NCMP scheme as limiting true representation and accuses the ruling party of negative politics and undermining opposition town councils.
  • Minister K. Shanmugam highlights economic risks from US tariffs and defends Budget measures aimed at addressing cost-of-living pressures and safeguarding jobs.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announces plans for a new town council in Punggol GRC if the PAP team is elected, following the dissolution of the existing Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council.