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The 1968 Parliamentary General Election marked Singapore’s first General Election since its independence in 1965. It was notable for its unprecedented campaigning period, new electoral boundaries, and the dominance of the People’s Action Party (PAP), which won a historic uncontested majority. | The 1968 Parliamentary General Election marked Singapore’s first General Election since its independence in 1965. It was notable for its unprecedented campaigning period, new electoral boundaries, and the dominance of the People’s Action Party (PAP), which won a historic uncontested majority. | ||
== Background == | |||
Following the resignations of 11 Barisan Sosialis Members of Parliament and the flight of two Barisan MPs to evade arrest by the Internal Security Department, the Parliament was left entirely composed of PAP MPs. To address population growth and ensure fair representation, an Electoral Boundaries Delineation Committee was established. | Following the resignations of 11 Barisan Sosialis Members of Parliament and the flight of two Barisan MPs to evade arrest by the Internal Security Department, the Parliament was left entirely composed of PAP MPs. To address population growth and ensure fair representation, an Electoral Boundaries Delineation Committee was established. | ||
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The bill, passed on 14 November 1967, carved out eight new wards. Due to its decreasing population, Southern Islands was absorbed into the mainland constituencies of Jurong, Pasir Panjang, and Telok Blangah. | The bill, passed on 14 November 1967, carved out eight new wards. Due to its decreasing population, Southern Islands was absorbed into the mainland constituencies of Jurong, Pasir Panjang, and Telok Blangah. | ||
== Election Campaign == | |||
Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew set the campaigning period at the maximum 56 days to allow all relevant issues to be thoroughly discussed in public. However, Barisan Sosialis boycotted the election, declaring Singapore’s independence as "phoney" and urging other opposition parties to follow suit. | Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew set the campaigning period at the maximum 56 days to allow all relevant issues to be thoroughly discussed in public. However, Barisan Sosialis boycotted the election, declaring Singapore’s independence as "phoney" and urging other opposition parties to follow suit. | ||
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A few independents also contested, but the chiefs of PKMS (formerly UMNO) and SCP (formerly MCA) refrained from filing their nominations despite initial interest. | A few independents also contested, but the chiefs of PKMS (formerly UMNO) and SCP (formerly MCA) refrained from filing their nominations despite initial interest. | ||
== Election Details == | |||
* '''1st Parliament Dissolved''': 8 February 1968 (Thursday) | * '''1st Parliament Dissolved''': 8 February 1968 (Thursday) | ||
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* '''Election Deposit''': $500 | * '''Election Deposit''': $500 | ||
== Results == | |||
Four historical records were set in this election: | Four historical records were set in this election: | ||
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This election also established the pattern of uncontested constituencies as a feature of Singapore’s General Elections for nearly five decades until 2015. | This election also established the pattern of uncontested constituencies as a feature of Singapore’s General Elections for nearly five decades until 2015. | ||
== Significance == | |||
The 1968 General Election underscored the PAP’s political dominance in Singapore. The Barisan boycott, coupled with the absence of significant opposition, further consolidated PAP’s power. The election also reflected the shifting dynamics of Singapore’s political landscape in the early years of independence, where stability and governance were prioritized over pluralism. | The 1968 General Election underscored the PAP’s political dominance in Singapore. The Barisan boycott, coupled with the absence of significant opposition, further consolidated PAP’s power. The election also reflected the shifting dynamics of Singapore’s political landscape in the early years of independence, where stability and governance were prioritized over pluralism. | ||
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