“I'm thinking maybe the 4G is really spooked and wanted someone friendly as president,” another netizen commented
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced on Thursday his intention to run for the presidencyMr Tharman told Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a letter about his decision to retire from politics, step down from his various government positions, and resign from the ruling People’s Action Party .
Mr Tharman’s resignation takes effect on July 7, adding that this is so that he “can first fulfil my immediate official commitments in Singapore and internationally, and ensure that arrangements are fully in place for constituents of Jurong GRC to be well-served for the rest of the electoral term.” Many netizens reacting to his announcement zeroed in on what might be next for Jurong GRC, where Mr Tharman has been serving as a Member of Parliament representing the Taman Jurong ward since 2001.“I do wonder if they may have gotten wind of a potentially attractive opposing candidate – thereby necessitating them to send a high caliber candidate for the PE,” another speculated.
“Jurong has been PAPs stronghold for the longest time because of Tharman, curious to see the implications behind this move,” another wrote.
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