Political observers had told CNA that having a strong presidential candidate like Tharman Shanmugaratnam could result in the election being a walkover as no one else may contest.
Political observers told CNA on Thursday after Mr Tharman announced his intention to run that having a strong candidate like him could have “They also noted that having another walkover would call into question the viability of an elected presidency.
“My whole approach is not to shy away from competition. It’s always been that way. It’s how I prove myself,” he said. “I’m not on the same team as the government once I become president, be very clear about that,” Mr Tharman said on Sunday. He also said that he would deal with questions about the election, which must be held by Sep 13, in due time.On Sunday, Mr Tharman attended the official opening of ActiveSG Sport Village @ Jurong Town, located in Jurong GRC where he oversees the Taman Jurong division as its Member of Parliament .
But Mr Tharman reiterated that “Jurong will be okay” and his residents would be “very well taken care of”.
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