Tharman Shanmugaratnam's candidacy for the Singapore presidency

Tharman Shanmugaratnam is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore.

He is the first person of Indian descent to run for the presidency of Singapore.

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He is a popular and respected figure in Singapore.

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He is seen as a moderate and unifying figure.

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He has pledged to focus on issues such as social inequality and climate change.

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He has also pledged to be a president for all Singaporeans, regardless of race or religion.

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His candidacy has been welcomed by many Singaporeans, who see him as a capable and experienced leader.

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However, he has also faced some criticism, with some people questioning his lack of experience in foreign policy.

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The election is scheduled to be held on September 10, 2023.

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Tharman Shanmugaratnam is considered to be the frontrunner in the election.

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