Staying on message and away from ‘knuckleduster politics’ pays off at polls for the PAP: Analysis


Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the Fullerton rally held at the promenade area beside UOB Plaza on April 28. - ST

SINGAPORE: A disciplined campaign focused on the core issues and the absence of hardline tactics were key reasons behind the resounding mandate that the PAP received on May 3.

The ruling party also harvested the fruits of groundwork over the past five years and efforts to assuage voters’ concerns on matters such as the cost of living, while tailoring its campaign with constituency-specific plans for different towns.

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