Both men have stressed that they have never been affiliated with the ruling party.Mr Tharman, 66, said on Wednesday that there is a difference between independence from past affiliation with a political party, and independence of mind and character....
He cited the example of former president Ong Teng Cheong, who was chairman of the People’s Action Party( PAP) for 12 years.“ No one would regard him as having been less independent because of his past association and leadership within the PAP....
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