SINGAPORE: When Workers’ Party (WP) chief and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh turned 49 on Aug 2, he was surprised with a cake and flowers by residents of Aljunied GRC.

He has been a Member of Parliament for Aljunied since 2011, representing Eunos ward, and is well-beloved and greatly respected by many.

Videos capturing the surprise were posted on the Facebook account of Aljunied GRC as well as on TikTok in an account called @pritamsingh.sg. In the clips, he’s seen holding a bouquet of flowers and blowing out a candle on a birthday cake at a hawker centre in the area.

No better place to celebrate a milestone than at home in Eunos (Aljunied GRC) with friends who are family! #happybirthday #wpsg hammertok@The Workers’ Party 🔨

♬ original sound – Pritam Singh 毕丹星 பிரித்தாம் – Pritam Singh 毕丹星 பிரித்தாம்

“My wife didn’t tell me. You all didn’t tell me. I was just coming here for breakfast,” the surprised and delighted-looking WP secretary-general said in the clip.

“All the love from Aljunied,” a woman’s voice says in response.