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SINGAPORE - Lawyer Kawal Pal Singh has ruled himself out of running in the upcoming general election, two days after he was spotted in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC with Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.

In a Facebook post on April 15, the 41-year-old said that as a long-time PAP member, his visit to Toa Payoh on April 13 had sparked speculation about his potential candidacy in the upcoming general election. He added that he received many messages of support and encouragement after the visit.

“As for the speculation surrounding my involvement in the coming GE, I am here to share that after discussing with my family and my uncle (former PAP MP) Inderjit Singh, I will not be involved in the GE as a candidate,” he said.

“At this stage of my life, I want to focus on balancing my professional commitments with time for my young family. I will continue to support the PAP in other meaningful ways and remain committed to serving both the Sikh and wider Indian communities.”

Mr Singh, who is managing partner at law firm Tito Isaac & Co, was previously a PAP volunteer in Sengkang.

The Straits Times has contacted Mr Singh for comment.

On April 13, he was spotted speaking to residents alongside Mr Chee and executive director of charity CampusImpact Elysa Chen at Toa Payoh West Market and Food Centre.

Asked if the pair would be running in the 2025 General Election in Bishan-Toa Payoh, Mr Chee said this would be confirmed on Nomination Day.

Ms Chen was on April 15 announced as a PAP candidate in a video posted on Facebook by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

In his post, Mr Singh extended his support and best wishes to the PAP candidates standing in the May 3 election.

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