PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTION 1979
The reasons for this biggest-ever by-election in Singapore's history were the demise of PAP Member of Parliament for Anson, P. Govindaswamy, as well as the resignations of six veteran PAP Ministers and MPs in the ruling party's continued initiative to renew its ranks. Although key opposition stalwarts emerged to contest, BS stayed away and this decision was criticised by UPF. Nomination day: 31 January 1979 [Wed] Eligible voters: 116,881 Election deposit: $1,200
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