Pritam Singh, the leader of the opposition and Workers ‘ Party leader, arrived at the State Courts on Monday morning ( October 14 ) for the first day of his trial for allegedly lying to parliament.
He was accused of lying to a parliamentary committee on two matters in relation to the circumstance of Raeesah Khan seven months ago.
Singh, 48, appears to be the first Member of Parliament to face these particular charges under the Parliament ( Privileges, Immunities and Powers ) Act, experts told CNA.
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