Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 2: He Ting Ru on strengthening parliamentary democracy
As Singapore moves forward towards a more diverse and representative political and parliamentary landscape, it is reasonable to properly delineate what is and what is not partisan, said MP He Ting Ru. One way is to introduce cooling-off periods between partisan and non-partisan roles, so that individuals can meaningfully detach from previous associations, she said in parliament on Friday (Feb 27). She also sought clarity on the Grassroots Advisers (GRAs) system, saying it attempts both - non-partisan in theory, while requiring political alignment in practice. It would be helpful to provide clarity on which side the GRA system is on as it has implications on how grassroots activists see their role, she said.
As Singapore moves forward towards a more diverse and representative political and parliamentary landscape, it is reasonable to properly delineate what is and what is not partisan, said MP He Ting Ru. One way is to introduce cooling-off periods between partisan and non-partisan roles, so that individuals can meaningfully detach from previous associations, she said in parliament on Friday (Feb 27). She also sought clarity on the Grassroots Advisers (GRAs) system, saying it attempts both - non-partisan in theory, while requiring political alignment in practice. It would be helpful to provide clarity on which side the GRA system is on as it has implications on how grassroots activists see their role, she said.
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