SINGAPORE — Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam said early Saturday morning (Sept 2) that he was 'truly humbled' by the strong endorsement he has received from Singaporeans, after garnering 70.4 per cent of the votes for Friday's Presidential Election.
President-elect Tharman Shanmugaratnam said he was"truly humbled" by the results of the Presidential Election
He garnered 70.4 per cent of the votes cast, ahead of rival candidates Ng Kok Song and Tan Kin Lian at 15.72 per cent and 13.88 per cent respectivelyHe added that the result was not"a vote for me" but"a vote for Singapore's future, a future of optimism and solidarity" His supporters gathered at Taman Jurong Market and Food Centre were jubilant and said the result was"expected"
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