Pritam Singh, a prominent politician of Indian origin, is currently the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party (WP) in Singapore. He is also the Leader of the Opposition, a position he has held since its formal establishment in 2020, as per a report by The Times of India.
Born on August 2, 1976, Singh has an academic background in history from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Arts in War Studies from King’s College London. Before entering the political arena, he worked as a lawyer and an author.
Under Singh's leadership, the Workers' Party made history in the 2020 general election, securing 10 out of 93 contested parliamentary seats. This achievement marked the largest opposition presence in Singapore’s parliamentary history, and Singh was appointed the first official Leader of the Opposition.
The Leader of the Opposition role was created to enhance the parliamentary process by ensuring a more diverse range of political views and providing greater scrutiny of the government's actions. As Leader, Singh leads the opposition in parliamentary debates, challenges government policies, and plays a key role in representing alternative perspectives.
In the 2025 general election, the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, maintained its dominance, winning 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats. The Workers' Party retained 10 seats, continuing to be the principal opposition force in the country. Singh's leadership continues to strengthen the opposition, drawing quality candidates and improving organizational strength.
Throughout his tenure, Singh has focused on issues such as the cost of living, housing affordability, and political diversity. His leadership is shaping the future of Singapore's political landscape, offering voters an alternative voice in the nation’s governance.
(With inputs from TOI)
Born on August 2, 1976, Singh has an academic background in history from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Arts in War Studies from King’s College London. Before entering the political arena, he worked as a lawyer and an author.
Under Singh's leadership, the Workers' Party made history in the 2020 general election, securing 10 out of 93 contested parliamentary seats. This achievement marked the largest opposition presence in Singapore’s parliamentary history, and Singh was appointed the first official Leader of the Opposition.
The Leader of the Opposition role was created to enhance the parliamentary process by ensuring a more diverse range of political views and providing greater scrutiny of the government's actions. As Leader, Singh leads the opposition in parliamentary debates, challenges government policies, and plays a key role in representing alternative perspectives.
In the 2025 general election, the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, maintained its dominance, winning 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats. The Workers' Party retained 10 seats, continuing to be the principal opposition force in the country. Singh's leadership continues to strengthen the opposition, drawing quality candidates and improving organizational strength.
Throughout his tenure, Singh has focused on issues such as the cost of living, housing affordability, and political diversity. His leadership is shaping the future of Singapore's political landscape, offering voters an alternative voice in the nation’s governance.
(With inputs from TOI)
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