The Workers’ Party (WP) team in Punggol has resumed its ground engagements and house visits, reaffirming its presence in the constituency following the general election on 3 May 2025.
In a Facebook post published on 26 June, WP candidate Harpreet Singh Nehal shared that the team had returned to the ground the night before.
They met residents face-to-face, listened to concerns, and reaffirmed their long-term presence.
Harpreet expressed gratitude to residents for their warm reception.
He stressed that the team values every conversation, whether focused on national issues or local estate matters.
“Your feedback… is invaluable to us. Every conversation helps shape the work we do,” he wrote.
He described the evening as particularly memorable due to the turnout of volunteers.
He shared that many had joined that the team was split into smaller groups, with his fellow teamate Alia Mattar and Alexis Dang led the other groups.
Harpreet thanked volunteers for giving their time to walk the blocks and knock on doors.
He added that their energy — blending experience and enthusiasm — was appreciated by both the team and residents.
WP’s approach emphasises relationship-building
Earlier, in a post on 11 June, Harpreet had announced the party’s return to Punggol ground visits.
He said WP believes campaigning extends beyond rallies or walkabouts during the official election period.
“It’s about building something deeper: trust, relationships, and a long-term commitment to serve,” he wrote.
Direct engagement was highlighted as key to understanding public concerns and shaping the WP’s mission.
Election recap: WP loses Punggol GRC to PAP
In the 3 May general election, WP fielded a team of four candidates in the newly created Punggol GRC.
This included Harpreet Singh Nehal, Jackson Au, Siti Alia Abdul Rahim Mattar, and Alexis Dang.
They were up against the People’s Action Party (PAP) team led by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
The slate also included Janil Puthucheary, Sun Xueling, and Yeo Wan Ling.
PAP secured 55.17% of the vote (63,589 votes), while WP earned 44.83% (51,663 votes).
Despite the loss, WP pledged to continue its presence in the ward.
Punggol GRC was created ahead of GE2025 by merging various Punggol estates with Punggol West SMC.
It now comprises 123,557 registered voters, and is widely recognised as Singapore’s youngest town.
More than half of the electorate is aged between 21 and 45.
Some adjacent areas like Loyang and Flora were moved into the new Pasir Ris–Changi GRC.
In the 2020 General Election, the larger Pasir Ris–Punggol GRC had seen PAP win 64.16% of the vote. That contest featured a three-way race with Peoples Voice and the Singapore Democratic Alliance.
On 9 May, Harpreet had posted on Facebook to reassure residents that WP would remain active.
He stated that electoral results would not diminish the team’s commitment to the community.
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