Asked about WP's progress
Pritam's level-headed responses putting country before party were made after he was asked about the WP's performance and progress, since he had just fully taken charge of the party not too long ago.
WP will embark on a period of "soul-searching" in the aftermath of the 2020 General Election (GE), Pritam assured.
He said: “In terms of soul-searching, that's something even the WP has to do. I can't speak for the PAP, but obviously we have to look at the results very carefully and determine how the party wants to move forward for the next five years.”
Pritam was responding to a question regarding Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam’s remarks that it would be a time of soul-searching and reflection for the PAP.
The WP leader said the ruling PAP remains a formidable foe.
Pritam responded with caution when asked if Singapore’s opposition parties have made progress.
He alluded to the 1970 movie Tora! Tora! Tora!, about the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbour in World War II.
Pritam said the WP cannot be like the Japanese during World War II, being in a state of euphoria as the Americans, with its vast resources, regrouped.
“I think we have to be very careful, we have to be very mindful of what we have, and we have to work very, very hard, and you have to appreciate that the PAP will try its hardest to take back Sengkang."
"It will try its hardest to take back Aljunied, it will try its hardest to take back Hougang. And that means we've got to work even harder to make sure that we reach out and serve the people, honestly and sincerely.”
Pritam reminded those present that the PAP cannot be waved off.
He said: “At the end of the movie, the Japanese high command is telling itself that it's very happy that it struck off so many battleships and all that."
"Admiral Yamamoto is in charge of the whole fleet, he basically said, 'Look, I have been to the United States, and I know what deep resources this country has, and how awesome it is.'”
Singaporeans have lived with the PAP all their lives, and they know how powerful they are, Pritam added.
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