PAP’s Kawal Pal Singh bows out of GE after discussion with family

Just two days after appearing at a grassroots event in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC alongside Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat, lawyer and long-time People’s Action Party (PAP) member Kawal Pal Singh has announced that he will not be contesting in the upcoming General Election (GE).

The unexpected decision came after discussions with his family — including his uncle, former Member of Parliament Inderjit Singh — and was shared in a Facebook post on Monday (15 Apr).

Speculation sparked after Toa Payoh visit with PAP

Mr Singh, who had been spotted engaging with residents at Toa Payoh West Market and Food Centre on 13 Apr, caused a buzz online, with many assuming he was one of the fresh faces set to contest in the GE.

He acknowledged the speculation in the Facebook post.

“As a long-time member of the People’s Action Party (PAP), this naturally sparked speculation about my potential candidacy in the upcoming General Elections,” he said.

He shared that he had also received numerous messages of encouragement and support following the visit.

However, he said: “I am here to share that after discussing with my family and my uncle, Inderjit Singh...