Hokay, I have a question for him:
Why did he continue to support and recommend that CB face Ivan Lim even after his scandals and resignation and recently still allow him to sneak into Jurong GRC under his coat tail for next GE?
https://theindependent.sg/ivan-lim-...g-rumours-that-he-will-be-fielded-at-next-ge/
Ivan Lim spotted by public members alongside Tharman at Jurong outreach; sparking rumours that he will be fielded at next GE
Xie Yao Quan FB
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/n...ratnam-presidents-having-past-association-pap
Being an "independent candidate" has been a hot topic as Singapore gears up for the upcoming presidential election.
In a press conference at the York Hotel on Wednesday (July 26) to launch his presidential campaign, Tharman Shanmugaratnam said that he does not blame any hopefuls for emphasising about "being independent" from a political party.
"I think they're doing it to distinguish themselves. It's understandable," the former Senior Minister added.
But Tharman pointed out that there is a big difference between independence from any past affiliation with a political party and independence of mind, character and convictions.
Citing former president Ong Teng Cheong — who was deputy prime minister before he stepped down — as an example, he said:
"No one regards him as being less independent because of his past association with the People's Action Party (PAP).
"It comes down to character. It comes down to being independent minded," Tharman said, adding that he sees having been in politics as an advantage.
"I have no regrets at all of having been in the PAP and serving as a politician for 22 years, both in the Cabinet as well as on the ground. I have... no regrets being part of the team."
If he were "fortunate enough" to be elected, Tharman said he will bring his "full experience and capabilities on the ground" in Singapore and on the international stage.
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Why did he continue to support and recommend that CB face Ivan Lim even after his scandals and resignation and recently still allow him to sneak into Jurong GRC under his coat tail for next GE?
https://theindependent.sg/ivan-lim-...g-rumours-that-he-will-be-fielded-at-next-ge/
Ivan Lim spotted by public members alongside Tharman at Jurong outreach; sparking rumours that he will be fielded at next GE
Xie Yao Quan FB
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/n...ratnam-presidents-having-past-association-pap
'No one regarded Ong Teng Cheong as less independent': Tharman on presidents having past associations with PAP
Being an "independent candidate" has been a hot topic as Singapore gears up for the upcoming presidential election.
In a press conference at the York Hotel on Wednesday (July 26) to launch his presidential campaign, Tharman Shanmugaratnam said that he does not blame any hopefuls for emphasising about "being independent" from a political party.
"I think they're doing it to distinguish themselves. It's understandable," the former Senior Minister added.
But Tharman pointed out that there is a big difference between independence from any past affiliation with a political party and independence of mind, character and convictions.
Citing former president Ong Teng Cheong — who was deputy prime minister before he stepped down — as an example, he said:
"No one regards him as being less independent because of his past association with the People's Action Party (PAP).
"It comes down to character. It comes down to being independent minded," Tharman said, adding that he sees having been in politics as an advantage.
"I have no regrets at all of having been in the PAP and serving as a politician for 22 years, both in the Cabinet as well as on the ground. I have... no regrets being part of the team."
If he were "fortunate enough" to be elected, Tharman said he will bring his "full experience and capabilities on the ground" in Singapore and on the international stage.
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