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Singapore Democratic Party Press Release
13 December 2012
The Prime Minister cannot avoid calling for a by-election in Punggol East SMC without inflicting severe damage to his and his party’s political and moral standing.
Mr Michael Palmer resigned not just as a Member of Parliament but also as Speaker. His stepping down has left a gaping hole in the legislature that cannot be ignored or papered over. More importantly, voters of Punggol East have been badly let down and they deserve the opportunity to elect another representative.
For these reasons, PM Lee Hsien Loong must call an election in the constituency and soon.
Governance requires not just political but also moral authority. Without moral authority, the PM will find his power undermined and challenged from within and outside of his party. Singaporeans will lose even more confidence in his leadership and ability to take our country forward. The end-result is that our nation will go further in the wrong direction. A by-election is the only way that Mr Lee can stem the erosion of his moral authority.
Of course, Mr Lee is anxious to avoid elections especially at this time....http://www.sgpolitics.net/?p=7922
13 December 2012
The Prime Minister cannot avoid calling for a by-election in Punggol East SMC without inflicting severe damage to his and his party’s political and moral standing.
Mr Michael Palmer resigned not just as a Member of Parliament but also as Speaker. His stepping down has left a gaping hole in the legislature that cannot be ignored or papered over. More importantly, voters of Punggol East have been badly let down and they deserve the opportunity to elect another representative.
For these reasons, PM Lee Hsien Loong must call an election in the constituency and soon.
Governance requires not just political but also moral authority. Without moral authority, the PM will find his power undermined and challenged from within and outside of his party. Singaporeans will lose even more confidence in his leadership and ability to take our country forward. The end-result is that our nation will go further in the wrong direction. A by-election is the only way that Mr Lee can stem the erosion of his moral authority.
Of course, Mr Lee is anxious to avoid elections especially at this time....http://www.sgpolitics.net/?p=7922
