Pritam Singh

ModernPoliticianSingapore1976 — ?

First Workers Party leader of the opposition.

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Quick Facts

Born

1976

Country

Singapore

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score51.4

Pritam Singh — Complete Timeline

2011 AD

Elected as Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRCPolitical Action◆ Major

Singh was first elected to Parliament as a member of the Aljunied Group Representation Constituency, defeating the PAP team. The Workers' Party retained the GRC in subsequent elections.

ElectionOpposition Victory

constructive

2018 AD

Elected Secretary-General of the Workers' PartyPolitical Action◆ Major

Singh was elected Secretary-General of the Workers' Party, succeeding Low Thia Khiang. He led the party through internal reforms and electoral campaigns.

Party LeadershipOpposition

Impact: nationalconstructive

2020 AD

Appointed Leader of the OppositionPolitical Action◆ Major

Pritam Singh was formally appointed as Singapore's first official Leader of the Opposition, a newly created role. He led the Workers' Party in Parliament, holding the government accountable.

OppositionParliamentary Role

Impact: nationalconstructive

Led Workers' Party to retain Aljunied GRC in 2020 General ElectionPolitical Action◆ Major

Under Singh's leadership, the Workers' Party retained Aljunied GRC and won a second GRC, Sengkang, in the 2020 general election. The party increased its parliamentary seats to 10.

ElectionOpposition Victory

Impact: nationalconstructive