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The March 1966 parliamentary by-elections were held to fill three vacant seats in Singapore’s Parliament. These resignations followed internal conflicts within Barisan Sosialis and marked a continuation of the political shifts and tensions that characterized Singapore’s early years as an independent republic. | The March 1966 parliamentary by-elections were held to fill three vacant seats in Singapore’s Parliament. These resignations followed internal conflicts within Barisan Sosialis and marked a continuation of the political shifts and tensions that characterized Singapore’s early years as an independent republic. | ||
== Background == | |||
The vacancies arose after three Barisan Sosialis Members of Parliament resigned, citing discontent with the leadership of party chairman Dr. Lee Siew Choh: | The vacancies arose after three Barisan Sosialis Members of Parliament resigned, citing discontent with the leadership of party chairman Dr. Lee Siew Choh: | ||
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The resignations underscored internal divisions within Barisan Sosialis, weakening the party’s influence in Parliament. | The resignations underscored internal divisions within Barisan Sosialis, weakening the party’s influence in Parliament. | ||
== By-Elections == | |||
The People’s Action Party (PAP) fielded candidates in all three constituencies. Notably, the PAP candidates won uncontested, a scenario not seen since the Legislative and City Council by-elections of 1952 and 1953, respectively. | The People’s Action Party (PAP) fielded candidates in all three constituencies. Notably, the PAP candidates won uncontested, a scenario not seen since the Legislative and City Council by-elections of 1952 and 1953, respectively. | ||
== Election Details == | |||
* '''Writ of Election Issued''': 23 February 1966 (Wednesday) | * '''Writ of Election Issued''': 23 February 1966 (Wednesday) | ||
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* '''Election Deposit''': $500 | * '''Election Deposit''': $500 | ||
== Significance == | |||
The March 1966 by-elections were significant for several reasons: | The March 1966 by-elections were significant for several reasons: | ||
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[[Category:Elections]] | [[Category:Elections]] | ||
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