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        "*": "<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-lineno\" id=\"mw-diff-left-l1\">Line 1:</td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-lineno\">Line 1:</td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">&lt;strong&gt;MediaWiki </del>has been <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">installed</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">&lt;/strong&gt;</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Since gaining independence on 9 August 1965, Singapore has evolved into a city-state with a unique political landscape marked by the dominance of the People\u2019s Action Party (PAP) and a gradual emergence of opposition parties. Singapore\u2019s political system is a parliamentary representative democratic republic, where political parties play a crucial role in shaping policies and governance. While PAP </ins>has been <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the ruling party since 1959, various opposition parties have gained traction over the years, providing alternative perspectives and challenging the status quo</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-deleted\"><br/></td><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-added\"><br/></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Consult </del>the <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[https://www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using </del>the <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wiki software</del>.</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">=== Early Years and Formation of Political Parties (1950s\u20131960s) ===</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The roots of political party formation in Singapore trace back to </ins>the <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">late 1950s, as the country sought independence from British colonial rule</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The People\u2019s Action Party (PAP), founded in 1954 by Lee Kuan Yew and other prominent leaders, initially positioned itself as a socialist party with a strong anti-colonial stance. In the formative years, PAP\u2019s main opposition was the Labour Front, a left-leaning party led by David Marshall, who became Singapore\u2019s first Chief Minister in 1955</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">However, PAP eventually emerged as the dominant party by winning the 1959 Legislative Assembly election, marking </ins>the <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">beginning of its uninterrupted governance in Singapore</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-deleted\"><br/></td><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-added\"><br/></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div>== <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Getting started </del>==</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Singapore\u2019s full independence in 1965, following a brief two-year merger with Malaysia, solidified the PAP\u2019s central role in shaping the nation\u2019s future. The party focused on economic growth, social stability, and meritocratic governance, which became hallmarks of Singapore\u2019s development strategy.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [https://www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [https://www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">=</ins>== <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Evolution of Opposition Parties (1970s\u20131980s) =</ins>==</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [https://lists</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wikimedia</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org/postorius/lists/mediawiki-announce</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">lists</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wikimedia.org/ MediaWiki release mailing list]</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, opposition parties in Singapore faced numerous challenges, including limited access to media, constraints on political gatherings, and stringent defamation laws</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Nevertheless, several opposition parties were established, including the Workers\u2019 Party (WP), founded in 1957 by former Chief Minister David Marshall, and the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP), founded in 1980 by Dr Chiam See Tong. The Workers\u2019 Party gradually emerged as the main opposition force, gaining popularity for its advocacy on issues such as cost of living, housing, and political transparency</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [https://www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki </del>for <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">your language]</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [https://www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how </del>to <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">combat spam </del>on <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">your wiki]</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Despite these challenges, prominent opposition figures like J B Jeyaretnam of the Workers\u2019 Party made significant inroads</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">In 1981, Jeyaretnam became the first opposition Member of Parliament (MP) in Singapore\u2019s post-independence era, winning the Anson by-election and marking a milestone in Singapore\u2019s political history</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">=== Modernisation and Growing Opposition (1990s\u20132000s) ===</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The 1990s saw the PAP embrace political modernisation, introducing policies aimed at enhancing public participation and feedback</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">During this period, opposition parties continued to gain visibility, though PAP\u2019s dominance remained largely unchallenged</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The Singapore Democratic Party, under the leadership of Dr Chee Soon Juan, became vocal on issues of human rights and democratic freedoms</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">However, the party faced legal battles that limited its influence in subsequent years</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">In the 2000s, political engagement among Singaporeans grew, driven by rising costs, housing issues, and a desire for increased political transparency</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The Workers\u2019 Party, under the leadership of Low Thia Khiang, gained a stronger foothold and began winning more seats in Parliament</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">By 2011, WP secured six seats, marking the highest representation </ins>for <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">an opposition party since independence.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">=== Recent Developments and Political Pluralism (2010s\u2013Present) ===</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">In recent years, Singapore\u2019s political landscape has seen gradual diversification, with new parties like the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), founded in 2019 by Dr Tan Cheng Bock, a former PAP MP, entering the scene. In the 2020 general election, WP achieved a historic victory, capturing Sengkang Group Representation Constituency (GRC), the first GRC to be won by an opposition party</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">This election reflected a shifting political environment where voters are increasingly open to alternative voices and political pluralism</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The PAP remains Singapore\u2019s dominant political force, and its governance approach, particularly on socio-economic policies, continues </ins>to <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">shape the country's trajectory. However, the growing presence of opposition parties, especially the Workers' Party and the Progress Singapore Party, indicates a changing political climate with increased engagement from citizens </ins>on <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">national issues.</ins></div></td></tr>\n"
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