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The November 1966 parliamentary by-elections marked the third and final round of by-elections held in Singapore during the same year—the only instance in the nation’s history of three separate by-election rounds in a single year. The elections occurred amidst Barisan Sosialis’ continued boycott of Parliament and its self-proclaimed "struggle for democracy." | The November 1966 parliamentary by-elections marked the third and final round of by-elections held in Singapore during the same year—the only instance in the nation’s history of three separate by-election rounds in a single year. The elections occurred amidst Barisan Sosialis’ continued boycott of Parliament and its self-proclaimed "struggle for democracy." | ||
== Background == | |||
The November by-elections were triggered by a new wave of resignations from Barisan Sosialis Members of Parliament, sanctioned by the party as part of its boycott strategy. The resignations included: | The November by-elections were triggered by a new wave of resignations from Barisan Sosialis Members of Parliament, sanctioned by the party as part of its boycott strategy. The resignations included: | ||
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# '''Fong Kim Heng''': A PAP MP, Fong requested to retire due to poor health on 18 October 1966, adding to the number of vacant seats. | # '''Fong Kim Heng''': A PAP MP, Fong requested to retire due to poor health on 18 October 1966, adding to the number of vacant seats. | ||
== By-Elections == | |||
All contested seats were won uncontested by PAP candidates, maintaining the party’s dominance. Among the new MPs was Ho Kah Leong, who became Singapore’s youngest MP until 2011. | All contested seats were won uncontested by PAP candidates, maintaining the party’s dominance. Among the new MPs was Ho Kah Leong, who became Singapore’s youngest MP until 2011. | ||
== Election Details == | |||
* '''Writ of Election Issued''': 27 October 1966 (Thursday) | * '''Writ of Election Issued''': 27 October 1966 (Thursday) | ||
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* '''Election Deposit''': $500 | * '''Election Deposit''': $500 | ||
== Significance == | |||
The November 1966 by-elections were significant for several reasons: | The November 1966 by-elections were significant for several reasons: | ||