General Elections
Sunday, May 08, 2011
I have remained silent throughout the campaigning period. But I knew there was a great campaign going out there, and I knew Singaporeans, especially those below the age of 35, are no longer as politically apathetic as we thought them to be. I am greatly encouraged by the active discussion going on the internet, and I hope this will not disappear with the end of the elections.
Indeed, history has be made. WP made a breakthrough; they proved to PAP that the opposition could win a GRC. However, at the same time, we lost 2 great leaders - Foreign Minister Mr George Yeo and opposition veteran Mr Chiam See Tong. Let us just hope that the progress in local politics can justify the loss of our Foreign Minister.
Singaporeans have spoken, the decision has been made. I think it is important that PAP realises that they are no longer winning GRCs by a great margin, especially in strongholds like Marine Parade, and that it is almost by luck that they won Potong Pasir. As the ruling party of Singapore, they need to listen to Singaporeans more, and change their approach towards grassroots matters. At the same time, the opposition needs to deliver what they have promised, otherwise their hard work would all go to vain.
Let's hope that the next 5 years will be a good one. And when the next elections come, we will all know if we have made the right decision.
Singaporeans have spoken, the decision has been made. I think it is important that PAP realises that they are no longer winning GRCs by a great margin, especially in strongholds like Marine Parade, and that it is almost by luck that they won Potong Pasir. As the ruling party of Singapore, they need to listen to Singaporeans more, and change their approach towards grassroots matters. At the same time, the opposition needs to deliver what they have promised, otherwise their hard work would all go to vain.
Let's hope that the next 5 years will be a good one. And when the next elections come, we will all know if we have made the right decision.