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Singapore PM readies ground for general election amid Covid-19 pandemic

With the present government's term nearing its end, the PM's move holds much significance, given it comes amid the pandemic

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
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File photo of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Reuters

Siddhant Mishra Singapore
At a time when the world is taking guard against a fresh streak of cases, Singapore has stood out as one to have made significant strides in the battle against coronavirus.

In a televised address to the island nation on Tuesday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien-Loong called the general election, saying he has “advised President Halimah Yacob to dissolve Parliament and issue the Writ of Election”.

With the present government’s term nearing its end, the PM’s move holds much significance, given it comes amid the pandemic. In addition, it holds lessons for other nations that have struggled to keep the outbreak