Channel NewsAsia: WP candidate tells voters to vote for opposition in GRC

SINGAPORE VOTES 2006

By Joanne Leow

SINGAPORE : Workers' Party candidate for East Coast GRC Eric Tan has told voters that it is safe to vote for the opposition - even in Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs).

Mr Tan says: "If we win a GRC, you got nothing to lose. You know why? Because a GRC has at least 110,000 people, alright? Can they afford to punish 110,000 people? ... Very difficult. They will try to win you back because it is so important, and guess what? We will try to retain our seats, you will be king of the road." - CNA/de