Some commentators have said that Mr Tharman's popularity may deter others from contesting. Read more at straitstimes.com.
said on Sunday that he hoped for a contest and would not be “on the same team” as the Government if elected.
At the launch of the sport village on Sunday, Mr Tharman tried his hand at indoor hockey and met residents who wished him well. “Having a contest is important for me. I much rather win or lose with the contest. My whole approach is not to shy away from competition, it has always been that way. It’s how I prove myself.”he has been in politics for 22 yearsWhen asked, he declined to comment, adding that he was not in campaign mode for now and will talk about the issue later.
He also said he will continue to be on some of the high-level panels if he is elected, if it serves Singapore’s interests.He has given himself until July 7 to leave his posts in government and step down as an MP for Jurong GRC, where he was first elected to Parliament in November 2001, and has been re-elected four times since.
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