The Trial of Opposition Leader Pritam Singh: Allegations Unveiled

The trial of Singaporean opposition leader Pritam Singh has commenced, with charges of lying in Parliament regarding a colleague's false account. Singh faces allegations of giving misleading testimony to minimize his involvement in the incident. The proceedings are attracting significant public attention.

The trial of Singapore's Indian-origin Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh, commenced on Monday. Singh faces two charges of lying in Parliament during questioning about a fellow Workers' Party member, Raeesah Khan, who falsely claimed to have accompanied a rape victim to a police station in 2021.

According to prosecutors led by Deputy Attorney-General Ang Cheng Hock, Singh allegedly gave false testimony before the Committee of Privileges to diminish his accountability in Khan's lie. Singh, a seasoned politician, is accused of suggesting in August 2021 that Khan should eventually admit her falsehood in Parliament, although later guiding her to maintain the lie.

If found guilty, Singh could face fines, imprisonment, or both, which might also result in the loss of his parliamentary seat. The trial is being closely monitored and is expected to unfold throughout the week under Deputy Principal District Judge Luke Tan.

(With inputs from agencies.)