SDP holds first GE2015 lunchtime rally
SINGAPORE — The first lunchtime rally of the 2015 general election was held by the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) today (Sept 7) at the promenade area outside UOB Plaza in Raffles Place.
Among the speakers were Dr Chee Soon Juan and Dr Paul Tambyah, both of whom are standing in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC against the People’s Action Party (PAP).
In his speech, Dr Tambyah commended Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, calling him “probably the most brilliant of our current ministers”. He added that many in the Opposition think that Mr Shanmugaratnam “would make a fine Prime Minister”.
He added: “Many of us in the alternative parties hope that one day DPM Tharman will have a falling out with the Prime Minister, and will come out to lead a grand coalition of opposition parties – Pakatan Rakyat Singapura!”
When Dr Chee took to the podium, he shared personal annecdotes from his journey as a politician and also spoke about his decision to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC. He said despite its reputation as an area “where all the rich people are... I believe that the wealthy segment of our society care and care deeply about what is happening around them. I believe compassion is innate in all of us.”
Dr Chee is standing in his first election since 2001, after having been barred from the 2006 and 2011 elections due to his bankruptcy. The SDP is fielding 11 candidates at the General Election.
Other speakers at this afternoon's rally were Ms Jaslyn Go, Mr Damanhuri Abas, Mr Khung Wai Yeen, Ms Chong Wai Fung, Mr Bryan Lim and Mr John Tan.
A recap from the rally below:
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