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'''1981 Anson By-Election''' | '''1981 Anson By-Election''' | ||
The 1981 Anson by-election was a landmark event in Singapore’s political history, marking the end of the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) 15-year monopoly in Parliament. It also saw the Workers’ Party (WP) return to the legislature after two decades, with J. B. Jeyaretnam’s victory in the very seat that WP founder David Marshall had once held. | The 1981 Anson by-election was a landmark event in Singapore’s political history, marking the end of the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) 15-year monopoly in Parliament. It also saw the Workers’ Party (WP) return to the legislature after two decades, with J. B. Jeyaretnam’s victory in the very seat that WP founder David Marshall had once held. | ||
== Background == | |||
PAP Member of Parliament (MP) C. V. Devan Nair vacated the Anson seat on 23 October 1981 following his appointment as the third President of Singapore. This triggered a by-election in the constituency for the third time in its history. | PAP Member of Parliament (MP) C. V. Devan Nair vacated the Anson seat on 23 October 1981 following his appointment as the third President of Singapore. This triggered a by-election in the constituency for the third time in its history. | ||
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Anson’s residents, many of whom were Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) employees facing housing relocation challenges, became a critical voting bloc. | Anson’s residents, many of whom were Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) employees facing housing relocation challenges, became a critical voting bloc. | ||
== Election Details == | |||
* '''Writ of Election Issued''': 14 October 1981 (Wednesday) | * '''Writ of Election Issued''': 14 October 1981 (Wednesday) | ||
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* '''Election Deposit''': $1,500 | * '''Election Deposit''': $1,500 | ||
== Results == | |||
J. B. Jeyaretnam emerged victorious, defeating PAP’s Pang Kim Hin and UPF’s Harbans Singh. This victory was significant for several reasons: | J. B. Jeyaretnam emerged victorious, defeating PAP’s Pang Kim Hin and UPF’s Harbans Singh. This victory was significant for several reasons: | ||
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# '''PAP’s Campaign Setback''': The loss was particularly bruising for rising PAP star Goh Chok Tong, who led the party’s campaign. | # '''PAP’s Campaign Setback''': The loss was particularly bruising for rising PAP star Goh Chok Tong, who led the party’s campaign. | ||
== Significance == | |||
# '''Opposition Milestone''': Jeyaretnam’s victory provided a morale boost to opposition parties, proving that PAP’s dominance could be challenged. | # '''Opposition Milestone''': Jeyaretnam’s victory provided a morale boost to opposition parties, proving that PAP’s dominance could be challenged. | ||
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# '''Historical Context''': Pang Kim Hin remains the only first-time PAP candidate who did not return to politics after a single defeat, illustrating the high stakes of this by-election. | # '''Historical Context''': Pang Kim Hin remains the only first-time PAP candidate who did not return to politics after a single defeat, illustrating the high stakes of this by-election. | ||
== Legacy == | |||
The 1981 Anson by-election marked a turning point in Singapore’s political landscape, demonstrating the potential for opposition voices to gain a foothold in Parliament. It also set the stage for further electoral challenges to PAP’s dominance in subsequent years. | The 1981 Anson by-election marked a turning point in Singapore’s political landscape, demonstrating the potential for opposition voices to gain a foothold in Parliament. It also set the stage for further electoral challenges to PAP’s dominance in subsequent years. | ||
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