Dear TRS,
Most Singaporeans' eyes are misty from tears after the passing of a most revered leader. As a colossus of a man has just passed leaving an emptiness in our hearts , we should not forget the void that he has left in his Tanjong Pagar GRC too.
This was the man who had stood bravely and fought seemingly monumental political battles in his ward and won them bravely. From there, he went on fighting each battle with his able lieutenants to capture the hearts and minds of most Singaporeans to establish a city-state that has become first world in the eyes of many. That constituency now stands with other GRC members but not the giant on whose coat tails he gave a free ride.
It would be good of the Prime Minister, his son Mr Lee Hisen Loong to call for a by-elections to fill that emptiness immediately after Mr Lee Kuan Yew's funeral on Sunday even though he is not required to hold one under the law.
It would also benefit the PAP to establish a stronger presence in the near future and also to solidify their support with voters. It would also raise the credibility of our Prime Minister and that of the Government. Only then would the spirit of LKY rest in peace knowing that his legacy in Tanjong Pagar would remain well established in the years to come.
I implore all Singaporeans and especially citizens of Tanjong Pagar GRC to call for a by-election.
Minister Mentos
TRS Reader