SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh denies aspirations for the prime ministership, stating his goal is to normalize the opposition’s role in Singapore politics. He emphasizes the importance of political balance and teamwork within the WP to achieve the aim of one-third parliamentary representation, while acknowledging Singaporeans’ pragmatic approach to governance.
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