Resignation from the Singapore People's Party

On Monday 2 Sep 2019, I handed in my resignation from the Singapore People's Party (SPP). I did so after much thought and careful deliberation.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Lina Chiam for her guidance, counsel and mentorship.

I am also very grateful for the support given by SPP members, several of whom I have become good friends with. I hope we will remain good friends.

I wish SPP, Mr & Mrs Chiam and SPP members all the best in their future endeavours.

I entered politics in 2009 because I was convinced that the PAP held too much power and I was worried for Singaporeans. I felt that we desperately needed more opposition in Parliament to redress the imbalance.

My convictions have not changed. If anything, I feel more strongly than ever that we must have more non-PAP MPs in Parliament. The fight for more political balance remains urgent and imperative.

There are many ways to serve my country and to serve Singaporeans. I hope to continue serving the cause of Singaporeans in one way or another.

Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss

This announcement was first published on my Facebook page on 4 September 2019.