Post-Election: Early Thoughts, By Dr Tan Cheng Bock

Our party went through a rough night. I have many thoughts, but allow me to share a few important ones today.

To those who voted PSP, we offer our deepest and most heartfelt thanks. We never take your support for granted.

To those who did not vote PSP, we respect your choice and humbly pledge to work harder to earn your trust in the future. Thank you for being patient with us.

To Minister Desmond Lee and your team, the voters of WCJW GRC have given you an immense honour – which is their vote and trust for the next term. My team and I offer our sincere congratulations for your electoral success. I especially thank you for your gracious message to PSP last night, for “putting up a strong contest, for raising good ideas, and for engaging with us for a better Singapore”. Minister Lee, you have conducted your campaign admirably – setting an example that many in your party would do well to follow.

Finally, to our faithful members and supporters — words fall short at moments like this. I share your hurt and disappointment.

But let me encourage you one more time.

You have punched above your weight for PSP in this campaign. Together, we stood not just against political opponents, but against an entire machinery who came at us with boundary line changes and limitless resources. And yet, you brought courage, heart and an unquenchable spirit. On a personal note, your songs and loud cheers energised this 85 year old during my campaign rounds. Thank you.

To our young supporters, don’t lose heart. You are Singapore’s future, and PSP remains your platform.

Today, we tend to our political wounds. But in time, those wounds will heal. And the scars we carry will not be marks of defeat, but lasting reminders that we dared to stand up, we dared to speak out, and together, we made sacrifices — not just for ourselves, but for the common good of all Singaporeans.

For country, for people.

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