SINGAPORE - Singapore Democratic Party chairman Paul Tambyah, who is taking on the People's Action Party's Liang Eng Hwa in the Bukit Panjang SMC, said on the last day of campaigning today that a victory would be a miracle for him.
On Tuesday, Dr Tambyah likewise expressed pessimism about the opposition's chances at the polls, saying he was doubtful that the they could prevent a super majority in Parliament by securing one-third of the seats, which he said was"wishful thinking" and that the opposition was heading for a"wipeout".
Both he and the PAP's political veteran Liang Eng Hwa said they had done their best to engage and reach out to the 35,497 voters in this single-member constituency, but lamented they did not manage to cover the entire ground in nine days. "I actually feel very energised now that it's day nine. I want to fast track certain programmes and there are a lot of feedback requests we want to act on as soon as possible. The kampung spirit is very good and there is a strong sense of community on the ground," he said during a pit-stop on his final round at Fajar Market.
"I have done my best. Within nine days, I have presented my programmes, my plans, and I hope they can consider and then give me a chance to serve them."
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