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A Race Between Tan Kin Lian and Tharman Zaobao said so. We think so. Also India so far has two Dalit presidents

 A Race Between Tan Kin Lian and Tharman

Zaobao said so. We think so.

Also India so far has two Dalit presidents


Zaobao’s political observers think the presidential election is a contest between Tan Kin Lian and Tharman.  Voters prefer strong leadership, rationality and good decision making will choose Tharman.  On the other hand, independence is the reason voters want Tan Kin Lian to be president.


Hence, many believe Ng Kok Song will lose his deposits.   He has chosen a different campaign with no posters, no Mandarin speaking,  projecting his cat, and even with sweeteners like independence from political party, good opposition makes good government, ownself check ownself… Are these enough?   Ng seems to take away votes from Tan Kin Lian rather than Tharman. 


Voters have their principles, to choose or to void their votes. Before casting your votes, think carefully who is the best to represent your interest or as some diplomats suggest Singapore needs someone with international standing to be president.


This is why I bring out the case of Dalit (untouchables) presidents in India.  So far, India has two Dalit presidents, which shows the Indian governments (Congress and BJP) want to present a ‘respect for all’ image.  And internationally, have you heard of any disrespectful reactions of these Dalit presidents?  No.


Diplomats are elites.   So do Tharman. In all the past presidential elections, the PAP would only introduce their political elites, whether they are Chinese, Malay or India to voters.   You are made to believe this is a perfect arrangement so that good guanxi between the president and the prime minister can continue.   They have neglected the representation of ordinary Singaporeans.

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