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Singapore's Election Campaign Heats Up as Final Days Focus on Leadership and Policy Debates

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong defends PAP's governance approach, while opposition parties challenge ruling party's tactics and policies 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 emphasized the PAP's focus on consensus-building and unity, rejecting accusations of 'negative politics' by Workers' Party leader Pritam Singh.
  • Opposition parties, including the Workers' Party, criticized the PAP for alleged unfair practices, such as limiting access to community facilities for opposition MPs.
  • Progress Singapore Party chairman Tan Cheng Bock called for the release of police investigation findings into alleged volunteer harassment incidents before polling day.
  • The Singapore Democratic Party accused the PAP of adopting opposition policy ideas after initial criticism, citing unemployment insurance as an example.
  • Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong warned that significant opposition gains could weaken the government, likening the loss of experienced ministers to removing key players from a football team.