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The chairman of private school Stansfield College Kannappan Chettiar, 49, who was expected to be part of a three-cornered fight in the Single-Member Constituency of Mountbatten has pulled out of the contest.
The other two candidates slated to contest the SMC were Ms Jeanette Chong Aruldoss from the National Solidarity Party, and Mr Lim Biow Chuan from the People’s Action Party. With Mr Chettiar’s withdrawal, the SMC will now see a straight fight between Ms Chong and Mr Lim.
Below are the statements which The Online Citizen has obtained from Mr Chettiar and Ms Chong’s
Kannappan Chettiar :
I believe in a good, stable government; a government which embraces diversity. I believe that we need a first world parliament. I am concerned for the future of Singapore.
I have gone through Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss’ vision for Mountbatten which says that she envisions a Mountbatten which is “clean, green and well-maintained constituency, vibrant in social diversity yet strongly bonded, its people a community of engaged citizens having a deep sense of belonging to Mountbatten and to our nation”.
My vision for Mountbatten, if I am elected, aligns with the vision that Jeannette has for Mountbatten. I believe that Jeannette is the best choice for Mountbatten. Jeannette is a working mother and I have the greatest respect for all working mothers.
I fully endorse Jeannette’s candidacy and will support Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss’ bid for the single member constituency of Mountbatten. With Jeannette as the likely MP for Mountbatten, I am fully confident that ‘Singapore will be for Singaporeans’ and I will not be contesting this General Election.
Jeanette Chong Aruldoss:
I welcome Mr Kannappan Chettiar to join me in my campaign. He is a self-made businessman who has achieved a lot in his life. I believe he will bring his ideas and experiences to help me. I appreciate that Mr Chettiar is a man of ideas and ideals and want to give back to the community. Mountbatten voters will benefit from such a resourceful person joining my campaign. I hope to get his assistance in rolling out the community programme if elected.
Picture from the Straits Times.
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April 26, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Good Job! KC earned our respect…
April 26, 2011 at 11:31 pm
True dat! Word!!
April 26, 2011 at 11:38 pm
I wasn’t particularly keen on him as a candidate, but I have to say that is a gentlemanly move.
April 27, 2011 at 2:20 am
Thank you Mr Kannappan Chettiar! Now this SMC is truly competitive for the opposition cause.
Best.
April 27, 2011 at 8:04 am
Rational Decision . Thanks KC!!United and we see more opps member s in the next parliament !!!
April 27, 2011 at 8:40 am
Priase The Lord!
April 27, 2011 at 8:44 am
Thank you KC for wanting to contribute to the making of a new Singapore – first by your intention to run and then by making way.
Towards a first world parliament! Vote Opposition. Vote change.
April 27, 2011 at 10:10 am
Thanks KC. Many Mountbatten residents appreciate your gesture. We should all unite to get true voices in the Parliament, regardless of which opposition party.
April 27, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Great!
KC has made the maiden sacrifice for the people.
A big thank you!
April 27, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Great!
KC has made the maiden sacrifice for the people.
A man not to be forgotten.
A big thank you!
Thank God.