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	Singh's educational journey is a notable aspect of his public persona, as it diverges from the conventional path of many of Singapore's political elite. He attended Woodsville Primary School and Belvedere Primary School before enrolling in Saint Thomas Secondary School, where he was placed in the Normal (Academic) stream. He completed his pre-university studies at Jurong Junior College. This educational background, particularly his time in the Normal (Academic) stream, has allowed him to craft a powerful counter-narrative to the traditional elite trajectory. It makes him relatable to a broad segment of the Singaporean population who did not attend the country's top-tier schools, positioning him as an exemplar of social mobility and meritocracy. His subsequent academic success demonstrates that a person's starting point does not dictate their ultimate potential, subtly challenging the established model of leadership recruitment and popularizing an alternative archetype of a political leader whose credentials are built on resilience rather than an uninterrupted elite pathway.<ref name=":4" />		Singh's educational journey is a notable aspect of his public persona, as it diverges from the conventional path of many of Singapore's political elite. He attended Woodsville Primary School and Belvedere Primary School before enrolling in Saint Thomas Secondary School, where he was placed in the Normal (Academic) stream. He completed his pre-university studies at Jurong Junior College. This educational background, particularly his time in the Normal (Academic) stream, has allowed him to craft a powerful counter-narrative to the traditional elite trajectory. It makes him relatable to a broad segment of the Singaporean population who did not attend the country's top-tier schools, positioning him as an exemplar of social mobility and meritocracy. His subsequent academic success demonstrates that a person's starting point does not dictate their ultimate potential, subtly challenging the established model of leadership recruitment and popularizing an alternative archetype of a political leader whose credentials are built on resilience rather than an uninterrupted elite pathway.<ref name=":4" />

	Upon completing his junior college education, Singh was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Local Study Award to pursue undergraduate studies.<ref>https://www.tatlerasia.com/people/pritam-singh</ref> He enrolled at the National University of Singapore (NUS), graduating in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.<ref name=":4" /> During his time at NUS, his academic prowess was recognized with the prestigious Straits Steamship Prize in 1999, awarded to the top undergraduate student in the fields of History and Political Science.<ref name=":4" />		Upon completing his junior college education, Singh was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Local Study Award to pursue undergraduate studies.<ref name=":10">https://www.tatlerasia.com/people/pritam-singh</ref> He enrolled at the National University of Singapore (NUS), graduating in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.<ref name=":4" /> During his time at NUS, his academic prowess was recognized with the prestigious Straits Steamship Prize in 1999, awarded to the top undergraduate student in the fields of History and Political Science.<ref name=":4" />

	Singh's pursuit of higher education continued abroad. In 2003, he was awarded the esteemed Chevening Scholarship, which enabled him to undertake postgraduate studies at King's College London. He earned a Master of Arts in War Studies from the institution in 2004. He further broadened his academic horizons by completing a diploma in Islamic Studies through a correspondence program with the International Islamic University Malaysia in 2005.<ref name=":5">https://indiaspora.org/government-leaders/pritam-singh/</ref><ref name=":3" />		Singh's pursuit of higher education continued abroad. In 2003, he was awarded the esteemed Chevening Scholarship, which enabled him to undertake postgraduate studies at King's College London. He earned a Master of Arts in War Studies from the institution in 2004. He further broadened his academic horizons by completing a diploma in Islamic Studies through a correspondence program with the International Islamic University Malaysia in 2005.<ref name=":5">https://indiaspora.org/government-leaders/pritam-singh/</ref><ref name=":3" />
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	\|'''WP Win.''' Retained seat despite ongoing legal challenges.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/07/09/pritam-singhs-appeal-against-conviction-over-false-testimony-to-committee-of-privileges-set-for-4-november/</ref>		\|'''WP Win.''' Retained seat despite ongoing legal challenges.<ref name=":11">https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/07/09/pritam-singhs-appeal-against-conviction-over-false-testimony-to-committee-of-privileges-set-for-4-november/</ref>
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	\|Pritam Singh testifies before the Committee of Privileges (COP).		\|Pritam Singh testifies before the Committee of Privileges (COP).
	\|His testimony forms the basis of the criminal charges against him.		\|His testimony forms the basis of the criminal charges against him.
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	\|14 Oct - 8 Nov 2024		\|14 Oct - 8 Nov 2024
	\|A 13-day trial is held for Pritam Singh on two charges of lying to the COP.		\|A 13-day trial is held for Pritam Singh on two charges of lying to the COP.
	\|The legal process to determine his guilt or innocence.		\|The legal process to determine his guilt or innocence.
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	\|Singh is found guilty on both charges and fined a total of S$14,000.		\|Singh is found guilty on both charges and fined a total of S$14,000.
	\|The court's conviction, making him the first sitting opposition MP in decades to be convicted criminally.		\|The court's conviction, making him the first sitting opposition MP in decades to be convicted criminally.
	\|		\|<ref name=":12">https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/02/17/pritam-singh-issued-max-fine-of-s14000-for-giving-false-testimony-to-committee-of-privileges/</ref>
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	\|The date for Singh's appeal hearing is set.		\|The date for Singh's appeal hearing is set.
	\|The legal process continues.		\|The legal process continues.
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	\|4 Nov 2025		\|4 Nov 2025
	\|Scheduled date for Pritam Singh's appeal hearing.		\|Scheduled date for Pritam Singh's appeal hearing.
	\|The final legal resolution of the case is pending.		\|The final legal resolution of the case is pending.
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	=== Committee of Privileges Investigation and Trial ===		=== Committee of Privileges Investigation and Trial ===
	The most significant controversy of Singh's career began on 3 August 2021, when then-WP MP Raeesah Khan made a false statement in Parliament. She claimed to have accompanied a sexual assault victim to a police station and witnessed insensitive handling of the case by officers. After repeating the falsehood on 4 October 2021, Khan admitted on 1 November that her anecdote was untrue, leading to her resignation from the party and Parliament.		The most significant controversy of Singh's career began on 3 August 2021, when then-WP MP Raeesah Khan made a false statement in Parliament.<ref name=":8" /> She claimed to have accompanied a sexual assault victim to a police station and witnessed insensitive handling of the case by officers. After repeating the falsehood on 4 October 2021, Khan admitted on 1 November that her anecdote was untrue, leading to her resignation from the party and Parliament.<ref name=":12" />

	A parliamentary Committee of Privileges (COP) was convened to investigate the matter. The committee's findings ultimately led to Singh being referred to the Public Prosecutor. He was subsequently charged with two counts of providing false testimony to the COP in December 2021, an offence under the Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act.		A parliamentary Committee of Privileges (COP) was convened to investigate the matter. The committee's findings ultimately led to Singh being referred to the Public Prosecutor. He was subsequently charged with two counts of providing false testimony to the COP in December 2021, an offence under the Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act.<ref name=":8" />

	The 13-day trial, which commenced on 14 October 2024, centered on conflicting accounts of meetings between Singh and Khan. The prosecution argued that Singh had guided Khan to maintain her lie. Khan testified that during a meeting on 8 August 2021, Singh had advised her to "take the lie to the grave". This claim was corroborated by a text message Khan sent to her aides immediately after the meeting. Singh's defence was that he had acted compassionately, giving Khan, who had disclosed personal trauma, the time and space to correct the record herself. He testified that he had advised her to "take ownership and responsibility" for her actions.		The 13-day trial, which commenced on 14 October 2024, centered on conflicting accounts of meetings between Singh and Khan.<ref name=":11" /> The prosecution argued that Singh had guided Khan to maintain her lie.<ref name=":8" /> Khan testified that during a meeting on 8 August 2021, Singh had advised her to "take the lie to the grave".<ref name=":11" /> This claim was corroborated by a text message Khan sent to her aides immediately after the meeting.<ref name=":8" /> Singh's defence was that he had acted compassionately, giving Khan, who had disclosed personal trauma, the time and space to correct the record herself. He testified that he had advised her to "take ownership and responsibility" for her actions.

	On 17 February 2025, Deputy Principal District Judge Luke Tan found Singh guilty on both charges. In his judgment, the judge found Khan's testimony to be credible and supported by corroborating evidence from other WP members and WhatsApp messages. The judge ruled that Singh's prolonged inaction and inconsistent explanations suggested he had no real intention for the truth to be revealed, concluding that Singh's claims of wanting Khan to come clean were "a lie he wilfully told".		On 17 February 2025, Deputy Principal District Judge Luke Tan found Singh guilty on both charges. In his judgment, the judge found Khan's testimony to be credible and supported by corroborating evidence from other WP members and WhatsApp messages. The judge ruled that Singh's prolonged inaction and inconsistent explanations suggested he had no real intention for the truth to be revealed, concluding that Singh's claims of wanting Khan to come clean were "a lie he wilfully told".<ref name=":8" /><ref>https://www.citizen.digital/news/court-finds-singapore-opposition-leader-guilty-of-lying-to-parliament-n357736</ref>

	Singh was sentenced to the maximum fine of S7,000foreachcharge,foratotalofS14,000. The fine fell below the S$10,000-per-charge threshold that would trigger automatic disqualification from Parliament. Following the verdict, Singh announced his intention to appeal the conviction and published his legal defence submissions online. The appeal hearing is scheduled for 4 November 2025.		Singh was sentenced to the maximum fine of S7,000foreachcharge,foratotalofS14,000.<ref name=":11" /> The fine fell below the S$10,000-per-charge threshold that would trigger automatic disqualification from Parliament.<ref name=":8" /> Following the verdict, Singh announced his intention to appeal the conviction and published his legal defence submissions online. The appeal hearing is scheduled for 4 November 2025.<ref name=":11" />

	This case represents a crucible for Singh's leadership, testing his internal party management, crisis response, and personal integrity. The court's guilty verdict established a formal, legal finding that he was untruthful to a parliamentary body. However, his subsequent re-election and the Prime Minister's confirmation that he would remain Leader of the Opposition highlight a fascinating paradox. It suggests that a significant portion of the electorate either viewed the affair as a political attack or decided that his role as a check on the government superseded the transgression. This duality—being a convicted individual (pending appeal) in the eyes of the law while remaining an electorally-endorsed opposition leader—underscores the complex nature of political trust in Singapore's unique context, where it is shaped not only by institutional judgments but also by the public's desire for political competition. The outcome of his appeal will be a critical inflection point in defining his political legacy.		This case represents a crucible for Singh's leadership, testing his internal party management, crisis response, and personal integrity. The court's guilty verdict established a formal, legal finding that he was untruthful to a parliamentary body. However, his subsequent re-election and the Prime Minister's confirmation that he would remain Leader of the Opposition highlight a fascinating paradox. It suggests that a significant portion of the electorate either viewed the affair as a political attack or decided that his role as a check on the government superseded the transgression. This duality—being a convicted individual (pending appeal) in the eyes of the law while remaining an electorally-endorsed opposition leader—underscores the complex nature of political trust in Singapore's unique context, where it is shaped not only by institutional judgments but also by the public's desire for political competition. The outcome of his appeal will be a critical inflection point in defining his political legacy.<ref name=":11" />

	=== Malaysian Podcast Appearance ===		=== Malaysian Podcast Appearance ===
	In June 2025, Singh appeared on ''Keluar Sekejap'' ("Come Out for a While"), a popular Malaysian political podcast hosted by former Malaysian cabinet minister Khairy Jamaluddin and former UMNO information chief Shahril Hamdan. During the wide-ranging interview, Singh discussed topics such as the WP's electoral strategy and the sensitive intersection of race and religion in Singaporean politics.		In June 2025, Singh appeared on ''Keluar Sekejap'' ("Come Out for a While"), a popular Malaysian political podcast hosted by former Malaysian cabinet minister Khairy Jamaluddin and former UMNO information chief Shahril Hamdan. During the wide-ranging interview, Singh discussed topics such as the WP's electoral strategy and the sensitive intersection of race and religion in Singaporean politics.<ref name=":13">https://www.ptinews.com/story/international/singapore-govt-questions-lop-singh-over-podcast-with-malaysian-politicians/2696594</ref>

	The appearance drew a sharp rebuke from the ruling PAP. In a public statement, the party questioned his decision to discuss domestic political matters with a foreign audience, asserting that it touched on the "fundamental principle that Singapore's domestic affairs should be debated and decided by Singaporeans, within Singapore".		The appearance drew a sharp rebuke from the ruling PAP. In a public statement, the party questioned his decision to discuss domestic political matters with a foreign audience, asserting that it touched on the "fundamental principle that Singapore's domestic affairs should be debated and decided by Singaporeans, within Singapore".<ref name=":13" />

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	Pritam Singh is married to Loveleen Kaur Walia, a Singaporean theatre practitioner. They were married in 2012 and have two daughters. In his personal time, he is an avid reader and sports fan. He is also described as an aviation enthusiast and is known for his broad general knowledge, making him a valuable asset for a pub quiz team.		Pritam Singh is married to Loveleen Kaur Walia, a Singaporean theatre practitioner. They were married in 2012 and have two daughters. In his personal time, he is an avid reader and sports fan. He is also described as an aviation enthusiast and is known for his broad general knowledge, making him a valuable asset for a pub quiz team.<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" />

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	~~<!--[[File:Pritam Singh.jpg\|thumb\|'''Pritam Singh''']]-->~~
	'''Pritam Singh''' (Tamil: பிரித்தாம் சிங்; born 2 August 1976) is a Singaporean politician and lawyer serving as leader of the [[Workers' Party]] and Leader of the Opposition since 2018.		'''Pritam Singh''' (Tamil: பிரித்தாம் சிங்; born 2 August 1976) is a Singaporean politician and lawyer serving as leader of the [[Workers' Party]] and Leader of the Opposition since 2018.

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	He is also the second Opposition Leader of Indian descent, following the late J B Jeyaratnam.		He is also the second Opposition Leader of Indian descent, following the late J B Jeyaratnam.

			For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/pritam-singh

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