GE2020, one year on: In Sengkang GRC, WP steps up groundwork, PAP sends new faces in

Workers’ Party Sengkang GRC team members (from left) Louis Chua, He Ting Ru, Raeesah Khan and Jamus Lim positioned themselves as young parents who could identify with the aspirations of younger residents and the challenges they faced. PHOTO: HE TING RU/FACEBOOK
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SINGAPORE - One year ago, Sengkang GRC emerged as the biggest upset of GE2020, with the Workers' Party (WP) winning 52.12 per cent of the votes in the new constituency, against a 47.88 per cent share for the People's Action Party (PAP).

The WP has sought to secure its position in Sengkang via a combination of active participation in Parliament, groundwork and starting initiatives in the constituency.

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