LHL finally backs down and decides to call Hougang by-election on 26 May, three months after the SMC was declared vacant. This action is a tacit admission that he was wrong in being so arrogant thinking that he has "unfettered discretion" whether and when to call the by-election.
This is a moral victory for Mdm Vellama, lawyer Ravi and all Singaporeans. We need more Singaporeans like Mdm Vellama, lawyer Ravi and high Court Judges like Philip Pillai. Kudos to all the three.
But Mdm Vellama and Ravi shd still continue with the case against LHL and get the High Court to make a decision on whether the PM can suka suka delay calling a by-election. It has implications on what LKY did in 1983 and 1986. Were LKY's actions unconstitutional then?
I am glad with the turn of events . It is good for Singapore!
This is a moral victory for Mdm Vellama, lawyer Ravi and all Singaporeans. We need more Singaporeans like Mdm Vellama, lawyer Ravi and high Court Judges like Philip Pillai. Kudos to all the three.
But Mdm Vellama and Ravi shd still continue with the case against LHL and get the High Court to make a decision on whether the PM can suka suka delay calling a by-election. It has implications on what LKY did in 1983 and 1986. Were LKY's actions unconstitutional then?
I am glad with the turn of events . It is good for Singapore!