Pritam Singh

2024 - 10 - 14

Pritam Singh's Trial: A Political Soap Opera Unfolds!

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Grab your popcorn! Pritam Singh's trial is shaking up Singapore politics like never before!

The political landscape in Singapore is buzzing with excitement as Pritam Singh, the Leader of the Opposition and chief of the Workers' Party, faces a historic trial that begins today. Singh, who has kept the opposition's torch burning brightly, is accused of allegedly lying to a Committee of Privileges concerning the controversial Raeesah Khan case. This trial marks an unprecedented moment in Singapore's history, as it is the first time an opposition leader has been prosecuted for such allegations.

As the drama unfolds inside the State Courts, Pritam Singh is set to take the stand, facing two particular charges that could have far-reaching implications for his career and his party. The prosecution is expected to showcase evidence suggesting that Singh deliberately misled the parliamentary committee, directing the narrative away from his own accountability during the tumultuous events surrounding Raeesah Khan, who had previously admitted to fabricating a story during parliamentary proceedings.

The trial is generating a lot of buzz, with names like former WP chief Low Thia Khiang and Raeesah Khan herself being called as witnesses. Political analysts are keenly observing how this trial will influence public perception of the Workers' Party and if it will stir voter sentiments ahead of upcoming elections. Will this be a moment of reckoning for Singh, or will he emerge from this legal labyrinth unscathed? Only time will tell.

While the trial has people talking and has surely ignited debate on the importance of integrity in politics, it’s interesting to note that controversies have long been a facet of Singapore's political culture, often leading to fervent discussions about the rules and ethics governing parliamentary conduct. Moreover, Pritam Singh is a staunch advocate for transparency, promoting a new vision for Singapore's political future that strives for accountability in governance. As this trial progresses, it remains to be seen how both Singh's fate and the public’s trust in political leaders will be shaped.

In the world of Singaporean politics, where the stakes are always high, one thing's for sure: Pritam Singh's trial is more than just a courtroom drama - it's a pivotal moment that could redefine the balance of power and trust in the eyes of Singaporeans. Stay tuned as we bring you updates on this riveting saga!

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Live: Day 1 of Pritam Singh's trial for allegedly lying to parliament (CNA)

The Leader of the Opposition and Workers' Party chief is accused of lying to a Committee of Privileges over the Raeesah Khan case.

WP chief Pritam Singh's trial over alleged lies to Parliament to start ... (Singapore Law Watch)

The trial of Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh is set to begin on Oct 14 at the State Courts. Singh, the secretary-general of the Workers'...

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Pritam Singh's trial to begin over lying scandal; Max Maeder wins at ... (Yahoo Singapore News)

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Live: Pritam Singh goes on trial for charges of lying to Parliament (Mothership.sg)

October 14, 2024, 08:16 AM · Leader of the Opposition and Workers' Party MP Pritam Singh is set to go on trial starting today (Oct. 14). · He faces two charges of ...

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Singapore to Start Trial of Opposition Leader Pritam Singh in Lying ... (CityLab)

Singapore's opposition leader is set to start his trial on Monday for allegedly lying, potentially drawing more scrutiny on his party before a general ...

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What you should know about WP chief Pritam Singh's trial over ... (AsiaOne)

Opposition leader and Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh will go on trial on Monday (Oct 14) over his alleged lies to Parliament.

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WP chief Pritam Singh lied to downplay his responsibility in ... (The Straits Times)

Low Thia Khiang and Raeesah Khan are among the witnesses who will be called to the stand. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Pritam Singh's trial opens as prosecution argues he guided ... (CNA)

The Leader of the Opposition is battling two charges of lying to a parliamentary committee looking into the conduct of then Workers' Party MP Raeesah Khan.

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Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh stands trial for alleged ... (South China Morning Post)

The trial marks the first time in Singapore's history when an opposition leader has been prosecuted for lying to a parliamentary committee.

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Pritam Singh 'intentionally guided' Raeesah to maintain lie in ... (Mothership.sg)

Leader of the Opposition and Workers' Party (WP) MP Pritam Singh arrived at the State Courts on Oct. 14, 2024 at 9:04am to face two charges of lying to ...

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WP chief Pritam Singh lied to downplay his responsibility in ... (The Business Times)

AFTER he found out that former Sengkang GRC MP Raeesah Khan had lied in Parliament, Workers' Party (WP) chief and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh told ...

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Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh's trial begins before ... (Business Standard)

Pritam Singh, who heads the Workers' Party, faces two charges of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. He was testifying in an investigation into a ...

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'I revered him': Key points from former WP MP Raeesah Khan's ... (The Straits Times)

SINGAPORE – Former Sengkang GRC MP Raeesah Khan is the first witness the prosecution called to testify on Oct 14, the first day of the trial of Workers' Party ( ...

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Opposition Leader Pritam Singh lied to Parliament committee about ... (Malay Mail)

SINGAPORE, Oct 14 — Deputy Attorney-General Ang Cheng Hock asserted that Workers' Party (WP) chief and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh had lied to the ...

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Pritam Singh trial: Raeesah Khan testifies about how WP chief said ... (CNA)

In her first widely publicised public appearance since resigning from the Workers' Party and as an MP in late 2021, Ms Raeesah Khan also testified about how ...

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Singapore starts trial of Opposition leader Pritam Singh for lying ... (Firstpost)

Singapore's opposition leader, Pritam Singh faces two charges of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. On Monday, he was testifying in an ...

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Day 1 of Pritam Singh's trial: Prosecution reveals case and witness ... (CNA)

Ms Khan had lied in Parliament twice in 2021 about accompanying a rape victim to a police station, where a police officer allegedly made comments about the ...

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Singapore: WP chief Pritam Singh lied to downplay his responsibility ... (The Star Online)

After he found out that former Sengkang GRC MP Raeesah Khan had lied in Parliament, Workers' Party (WP) chief and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh told ...

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'I revered him': 7 key points from former WP MP Raeesah Khan's ... (The Straits Times)

SINGAPORE – Former Sengkang GRC MP Raeesah Khan is the first witness the prosecution called to testify on Oct 14, the first day of the trial of Workers' ...

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'Defeated and betrayed by the people I look up to': Raeesah Khan ... (CNA)

Former Workers' Party member Raeesah Khan was questioned by the prosecution on the disciplinary panel sessions that she had sat through with party leaders, ...

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Raeesah Khan breaks down in court: Her testimony takes centre ... (The Online Citizen SG)

Opposition Leader Pritam Singh went on trial on 14 October 2024, facing charges of giving false testimony to the Committee of Privileges (COP) regarding his ...

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'You tell lies non-stop': Pritam Singh's lawyer paints former WP MP ... (The Straits Times)

At one charged moment in court, Mr Pritam Singh's lawyer, former prosecutor Andre Jumabhoy (left), confronted Ms Raeesah Khan about her "non-stop lies".

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Raeesah Khan grilled by Pritam Singh's lawyer, called a 'liar' who ... (CNA)

Pritam Singh's lawyer Andre Jumabhoy began his cross examination of Raeesah Khan by taking her through her anecdote and the false details within it.

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Day 1 of Pritam Singh's trial: Prosecution reveals case and witness ... (CNA)

Ms Khan had lied in parliament twice in 2021 about accompanying a rape victim to a police station, where a police officer allegedly made comments about the ...

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Image courtesy of "The Business Times"

'I revered him': Key points from former WP MP Raeesah Khan's ... (The Business Times)

Former Sengkang GRC MP Raeesah Khan is the first witness the prosecution called to testify on Monday (Oct 14), the first day of the trial of Workers' Party ...

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