Singapore Democratic Party - Revision history

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1984 general elections

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	==== 1984 general elections ====		==== 1984 general elections ====
	The Singapore Democratic Party entered the election campaign of that year with the slogan of "Singaporeans for Singapore", raising the need for elected opposition in parliament to bring democracy to Singapore. The party also raised other prominent issues of the time such as the need to reform the education and CPF system, and its opposition to the Elected Presidency. It noticeably fielded only four candidates in that general election: Secretary-General Chiam See Tong, Chairman Ling How Doong (who was elected Chairman after the death of Fok Tai Loy), Vice-Chairman Soon Kia Seng and treasurer Peter Lim Ah Yong.		The Singapore Democratic Party entered the election campaign of that year with the slogan of "Singaporeans for Singapore", raising the need for elected opposition in parliament to bring democracy to Singapore. The party also raised other prominent issues of the time such as the need to reform the education and CPF system, and its opposition to the Elected Presidency. It noticeably fielded only four candidates in that general election: Secretary-General [[Chiam See Tong]], Chairman [[Ling How Doong]] (who was elected Chairman after the death of Fok Tai Loy), Vice-Chairman Soon Kia Seng and treasurer Peter Lim Ah Yong.

	Once the hustings got under way, the party came under sustained attack from the People's Action Party (PAP), with Ling and Chiam bearing the brunt of the attacks. The PAP chose to highlight Ling's dismissal from the police force and the record of his election agent, but these were quickly rebutted by the SDP leadership. Chiam saw his secondary school record being brought up by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who compared Chiam's intelligence with that of PAP's Mah Bow Tan who was standing against the SDP leader. Nevertheless, Chiam won the single seat of Potong Pasir, defeating Mah with 60% of the votes. Chiam was only the second opposition politician ever to be elected to the Republic's Parliament after J.B. Jeyaretnam of the Workers' Party. The SDP garnered 45.2% of total votes cast in the constituencies they had contested in.		Once the hustings got under way, the party came under sustained attack from the People's Action Party (PAP), with Ling and Chiam bearing the brunt of the attacks. The PAP chose to highlight Ling's dismissal from the police force and the record of his election agent, but these were quickly rebutted by the SDP leadership. Chiam saw his secondary school record being brought up by then-Prime Minister [[Lee Kuan Yew]], who compared Chiam's intelligence with that of PAP's [[Mah Bow Tan]] who was standing against the SDP leader. Nevertheless, Chiam won the single seat of Potong Pasir, defeating Mah with 60% of the votes. Chiam was only the second opposition politician ever to be elected to the Republic's Parliament after [[J.B. Jeyaretnam]] of the [[Workers' Party]]. The SDP garnered 45.2% of total votes cast in the constituencies they had contested in.

	After Jeyaretnam was expelled from Parliament in 1986, Chiam was Singapore's sole opposition MP. A moderate, Chiam claimed that he was not opposing for the sake of opposition. He also said: "But if they (the government) do the wrong things which are not good for Singapore, then we will oppose fearlessly".		After Jeyaretnam was expelled from Parliament in 1986, Chiam was Singapore's sole opposition MP. A moderate, Chiam claimed that he was not opposing for the sake of opposition. He also said: "But if they (the government) do the wrong things which are not good for Singapore, then we will oppose fearlessly".

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	* International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY)		* International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY)
	* Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia (YLDA)		* Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia (YLDA)

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	\|birthyear=1980		\|birthyear=1980
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	\|website=https://www.yoursdp.org		\|website=https://www.yoursdp.org
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	\|image=SDP logo.png		\|image=SDP logo.png
	\|partyname=Singapore Democratic Party		\|partyname=Singapore Democratic Party
	\|otherpartyname=新加坡民主党</br>Parti Demokratik Singapura</br>சிங்கப்பூர் மக்களாட்சி		\|otherpartyname=新加坡民主党<br />Parti Demokratik Singapura<br />சிங்கப்பூர் மக்களாட்சி
	\|abbrev=SDP		\|abbrev=SDP
	\|leadername1=Chee Soon Juan		\|leadername1=Chee Soon Juan
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	\|birthyear=1980		\|birthyear=1980
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	\|website=https://www.yoursdp.org		\|website=https://www.yoursdp.org
	\|othersites=https://www.facebook.com/yoursdp/		\|othersites=https://www.facebook.com/yoursdp/
	\|youthwingname=Young Democrats</br>https://www.facebook.com/SDPYD/		\|youthwingname=Young Democrats<br />https://www.facebook.com/SDPYD/
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	[[File:Sdp-uniform.png\|frameless\|200px]]</br>		[[File:Sdp-uniform.png\|frameless\|200px]]<br />
	''<small>Typical SDP uniform worn by members on their walkabouts</small>''		''<small>Typical SDP uniform worn by members on their walkabouts</small>''
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	In this electoral contest, Chee was noted for shifting away from a confrontational style of politics in an attempt to soften his image. Whether this was successful is debatable though it is commonly argued that Chee's return was a significant asset to the party. Although SDP eventually achieved a lower percentage in 2015 compared to the previous election, this was against the backdrop of a large swing away from opposition parties, of which SDP was one of the least affected.		In this electoral contest, Chee was noted for shifting away from a confrontational style of politics in an attempt to soften his image. Whether this was successful is debatable though it is commonly argued that Chee's return was a significant asset to the party. Although SDP eventually achieved a lower percentage in 2015 compared to the previous election, this was against the backdrop of a large swing away from opposition parties, of which SDP was one of the least affected.
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	== Affiliations ==		== Affiliations ==

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	In this electoral contest, Chee was noted for shifting away from a confrontational style of politics in an attempt to soften his image. Whether this was successful is debatable though it is commonly argued that Chee's return was a significant asset to the party. Although SDP eventually achieved a lower percentage in 2015 compared to the previous election, this was against the backdrop of a large swing away from opposition parties, of which SDP was one of the least affected.		In this electoral contest, Chee was noted for shifting away from a confrontational style of politics in an attempt to soften his image. Whether this was successful is debatable though it is commonly argued that Chee's return was a significant asset to the party. Although SDP eventually achieved a lower percentage in 2015 compared to the previous election, this was against the backdrop of a large swing away from opposition parties, of which SDP was one of the least affected.
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	== Affiliations ==		== Affiliations ==

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2015 general election

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	In this electoral contest, Chee was noted for shifting away from a confrontational style of politics in an attempt to soften his image. Whether this was successful is debatable though it is commonly argued that Chee's return was a significant asset to the party. Although SDP eventually achieved a lower percentage in 2015 compared to the previous election, this was against the backdrop of a large swing away from opposition parties, of which SDP was one of the least affected.		In this electoral contest, Chee was noted for shifting away from a confrontational style of politics in an attempt to soften his image. Whether this was successful is debatable though it is commonly argued that Chee's return was a significant asset to the party. Although SDP eventually achieved a lower percentage in 2015 compared to the previous election, this was against the backdrop of a large swing away from opposition parties, of which SDP was one of the least affected.
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Geegee: /* Leadership under Chee Soon Juan (1993 to present) */

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Leadership under Chee Soon Juan (1993 to present)

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	==== 2015 general election ====		==== 2015 general election ====

	In 2015, elections were called by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong after 50 years of independence. The SDP contested 5 electoral divisions: Bukit Batok SMC, Bukit Panjang SMC, Yuhua SMC, Holland-Bukit Timah GRC and Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC. For the SDP, this election was notable as it was the first after Chee Soon Juan was discharged from bankruptcy. He decided to contest Holland-Bukit Timah GRC with Paul Tambyah, a doctor, Sidek Mallek, a compliance auditor, and Chong Wai Fung, a medical administrator. While Chee failed to get elected, his party polled above the Opposition's national average with 33% of the popular vote. All the candidates who contested this ward in the 2011 elections such as Vincent Wijeysingha, Tan Jee Say and Ang Yong Guan, quit the party before the 2015 elections.		In 2015, elections were called by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong after 50 years of independence. The SDP contested 5 electoral divisions: Bukit Batok SMC, Bukit Panjang SMC, Yuhua SMC, Holland-Bukit Timah GRC and Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC. For the SDP, this election was notable as it was the first after Chee Soon Juan was discharged from bankruptcy. He decided to contest Holland-Bukit Timah GRC with Paul Tambyah, a doctor, Sidek Mallek, a compliance auditor, and Chong Wai Fung, a medical administrator. While Chee failed to get elected, his party polled above the Opposition's national average with 33% of the popular vote. All the candidates who contested this ward in the 2011 elections such as Vincent Wijeysingha, Tan Jee Say and Ang Yong Guan, quit the party before the 2015 elections.

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			[[File:Sdp-uniform.png\|frameless\|200px]]</br>
			''<small>Typical SDP uniform worn by members on their walkabouts</small>''
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	In this electoral contest, Chee was noted for shifting away from a confrontational style of politics in an attempt to soften his image. Whether this was successful is debatable though it is commonly argued that Chee's return was a significant asset to the party. Although SDP eventually achieved a lower percentage in 2015 compared to the previous election, this was against the backdrop of a large swing away from opposition parties, of which SDP was one of the least affected.		In this electoral contest, Chee was noted for shifting away from a confrontational style of politics in an attempt to soften his image. Whether this was successful is debatable though it is commonly argued that Chee's return was a significant asset to the party. Although SDP eventually achieved a lower percentage in 2015 compared to the previous election, this was against the backdrop of a large swing away from opposition parties, of which SDP was one of the least affected.

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	[[Category:Political Parties]]		[[Category:Political Parties]]
			[[Category:SDP]]

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	\|partyname=Singapore Democratic Party		\|partyname=Singapore Democratic Party
	\|otherpartyname=新加坡民主党		\|otherpartyname=新加坡民主党</br>Parti Demokratik Singapura</br>சிங்கப்பூர் மக்களாட்சி
	\|abbrev=SDP		\|abbrev=SDP
	\|leadername1=Chee Soon Juan		\|leadername1=Chee Soon Juan