GE2025: Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh says negative politics in PAP's 'DNA', in rebuttal to PM Wong

SINGAPORE: In a rebuttal of remarks by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh criticized the People’s Action Party (PAP) for its history of undermining opposition town councils, citing examples of denied access to community facilities and delayed upgrading projects in opposition wards. Singh argued that the PAP has only changed its strategy due to electoral pressure, highlighting that political advocacy is necessary for fairness and justice. He emphasized that the PAP’s actions reflect a pattern of negative politics ingrained in its approach.