Pritam Singh

Pritam Singh is the leader of Singapore's Workers' Party, the largest opposition party in the country. He previously held the position of Leader of the Opposition, a role created in 2020. Singh is currently newsworthy because he was stripped of this title by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong following a guilty verdict for lying to a parliamentary committee. This verdict, and the subsequent removal from his position, stems from his handling of a case involving Raeesah Khan, a former Workers' Party lawmaker who admitted to lying to parliament. Singh's appeal against the guilty verdict was recently rejected by a Singapore court. The Workers' Party has declined to nominate a replacement for the Leader of the Opposition position, leaving the role vacant and sparking debate about its constitutional basis and significance within Singapore's political system. Singh's case raises questions about accountability and transparency in Singaporean politics, particularly regarding public spending and the role of the opposition.