The Elections Department ( ELD ) warned potential candidates for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday ( Apr 15 ) to avoid “negative campaigning” and the denigration of opponents.  ,
Candidates, their election officials, and their authorized representatives may do election campaigning in a responsible and respectful manner that fits the severity of the electoral process.
After President Tharman Shanmugaratnam dissolved congress before on Tuesday, Singaporeans will vote in the region’s 14th General Election on May 3. On April 23rd, candidacy time is.
On Tuesday night, ELD released a press release outlining the fighting rules that apply from the moment the Writ of Election is issued until election day.
According to ELD, candidates if” steer away from bad campaigning that is motivated by the hatred and denigration of opposing candidates.”
Additionally, they may refrain from making false claims, such as those that may lead to racial or religious tensions or affect social unity, or those that are unsupported allegations of corruption or criminal activity.