Quotes from Pritam Singh

In fact, it is my case that POFMA can easily become a proverbial Damocles sword that would hang over members of the public who do not support the government's narrative or toe the government's line.

The Workers' Party will not be like the Japanese in World War II.

You have to make your vote count. You can't rely on somebody else to cast the vote for the opposition.

By raising bread-and-butter issues, we remind the Government of the things that it may forget or ignore.

We must always strive for greater heights at the town council level to continue building the public's confidence in alternate political leaders.

The political outcome that is desired is one which makes any government sensitive to the pulse of the people and their welfare, allowing any ruling party to govern without gridlock while promoting the political openness that so many of us yearn for in Singapore.

As a result of the expectations created, every time a training fatality occurs, the public pressure on MINDEF and SAF commanders down the leadership chain takes on a very corrosive edge. This damages not just the SAF, but the institution of National Service too.

An audit of the courses our people are taking up, particularly younger and middle-aged Singaporeans must be reviewed every so often in consultation with input from the Industry Transformation Maps stakeholders so as to even as the best outcomes possible for our workers in the medium term.

However, should any Singaporean consistently establish that he or she rejects Singapore or our Constitution or runs Singapore down with a political agenda overseas, neither I, nor the WP will stand for such conduct.

Our long-term dream is for Singapore to have a healthy democracy where there are two or three parties who could form a competent and honest Government.

If the wrong people show their true colors only after reaching our highest offices, Singapore is finished.

There is the perception that the government's handling of the Covid-19 crisis has certainly not included adjectives that are more commonly associated with the Singapore government, such as clarity and decisiveness.

The WP now is not like the WP of the past. Especially after Aljunied, Hougang and Punggol East, I think we are appealing to a very broad section of Singapore society, as any party that is establishing itself at the national level has to do.

No organization, let alone one that is in the business of war and defending Singapore's sovereignty, can realistically promise zero fatalities or training incidents even as the public must insist on the strictest training safety parameters for the SAF, and MINDEF strives for the same.

I have always admired the courage of ordinary individuals to step up and speak out against injustice and tyranny.

PAP leaders, including Mr. Shanmugam, routinely ask WP MPs to clarify their positions on the spot, in Parliament. WP MPs routinely do the same to PAP ministers.

I try my best to squeeze in a simple exercise routine whenever I can - even though this is proving to be more challenging than I expect.

Indeed, many Singaporeans hope the opposition can unite and coordinate their efforts so as to become a more relevant political force.

Closer to home, the one person who I really admire and take inspiration from is a relatively unknown man in today's day and age. He was the second Prime Minister of India - Lal Bahadur Shastri, a man of impeccable integrity, amongst other traits.

You know, when I joined the WP, I didn't join with the notion of being sec-gen or coveting any sort of leadership appointment.

When it comes to Singapore's sovereignty, there can be no doubt where the WP has stood and will continue to stand. We stand with Singapore.

Addressing racism requires constant attention and an acknowledgement that strengthening the Singapore core is a collective responsibility, with every race an important part of the conversation.

We have to put the best team to offer a secure alternative to Singaporeans - let me stress, the best team, not the best individuals... The party must comprise members who work with others and not march to their own drumbeat.

We want to show Singaporeans that if you vote in an opposition party, it doesn't mean your town is going to descend into chaos.