Former Senior Minister Says Singapore Still Needs GRC System Amid Racial Tensions
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Former Senior Minister S Jayakumar has said that Singapore still needs the Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system because racial tensions continue to exist in the country. His comments add to the ongoing public discussion about how Singapore's electoral system should ensure fair representation for all communities.
The GRC is an electoral format that is used in Singapore's general elections. Under this system, several candidates contest together as one team in a single constituency, rather than each candidate running separately. The format was designed to make sure that minority communities are represented in Parliament through the normal election process.
Mr Jayakumar's view is that the system remains necessary. He argues that, although Singapore has worked hard to build harmony among its different races, tensions have not disappeared. For him, the GRC is one way to protect minority representation and to support social cohesion, which means the bonds between people of different races, religions and backgrounds.
The debate about the GRC system is likely to continue as Singapore prepares for future elections. Readers who want to learn more about how the system works can look at official information from the Elections Department of Singapore.
Sources: Connected to India
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