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Pritam Singh (born 2 August 1976) is a Singaporean politician, author, and lawyer who has been the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party since 2018, and Leader of the Opposition since 2020. A member of the Workers' Party (WP), Singh has been the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Eunos division of Aljunied GRC since 2011.
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- Workers' Party, (2011 — present)
- 1994–2002
- Lee Hsien Loong
Aug 3, 2021 · The WP chief faces two charges for allegedly not telling the truth to a committee about his knowledge of Khan's lie in 2021. CNA retraces the timeline of events since Khan's speech that sparked a controversy and a police investigation.
Mar 19, 2024 · WP chief Pritam Singh charged: How the Raeesah Khan lying case unfolded | The Straits Times. The charges relate to Pritam Singh's (right) lying controversy involving his party’s former Sengkang...
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Mar 19, 2024 · The Workers' Party leader and MP faces two charges under the Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act. He could be fined up to S$7,000 for each charge, but experts say he is unlikely to lose his seat or be disqualified from running in the next election.
Mar 20, 2024 · Workers' Party secretary-general Pritam Singh is accused of lying to a parliamentary committee about his exchanges with Raeesah Khan, who lied in parliament about a rape case. The charges could affect his credibility and eligibility as an MP, but political analysts say the WP will not let him down.
Mar 19, 2024 · Singapore's opposition leader Pritam Singh has been charged with lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. The charges relate to Mr Singh's handling of a former lawmaker from his party who...
Mar 19, 2024 · Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh faces two charges of giving false answers to a parliamentary committee in 2021. Legal experts explain why the case took two years to reach court, what happens next and how it affects his seat in Parliament.