PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTION 1966 (I)

This was the very first elections in the independent Republic of Singapore after its separation from Malaysia. BS MP Lim Huan Boon's resignation precipated the by-elections and this triggered the BS boycott of Parliament. BS claimed Singapore's independence a "farce" as the matter was not discussed in the House, and its MPs will resign all their seats to take their struggle for democracy onto the streets.

Nomination day: 8 January 1966
Polling day: 18 January 1966

Total voters: 13,209
Total voter turnout: 11,346 (85.9%)

Election deposit: $500