As such, the party has to work very hard to make sure that voters understand that they cannot afford to “treat the next general election as a by-election”, he said.
“What is at stake is not who is to be your MP alone, but what is the future of Singapore. I expect all the seats to be contested, and quite a few of them fiercely contested. You will not just be voting to decide who your constituency MP is, your vote may well determine which party will govern Singapore.”
“Therefore, the wisest and most responsible thing for Singaporeans to do, is to vote according to your conscience, for the party that you think will best secure your lives, your livelihoods and your futures – the party that you truly want to govern Singapore.”
Mr Lee said the party must convince all voters that it is the right choice and to show that it has their best interests at heart and will do its best to take care of them and improve lives.
“This is not just a task for ministers and branch activists, but for all party members: every branch, every member, every activist, everyone who cares for the future of Singapore,” he said.
“You all play important roles, representing the party on the ground, building bonds and forging trust with voters, and winning their hearts and minds, winning votes, winning the election.”
