MP debates by-election law in Parliament
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Originally posted by eemtij:
I read yesterday's newpaper and that got me wondering about the political system here in Singapore.
The parliament voted overwhelmingly to reject the motion to amend the by-election constitution.
The Newpaper reported that the majority of the residents in Jurong GRC wanted a by-election.
Does this mean that our MPs are NOT REPRESENTING their constituents in parliament? Perhaps they think they know better.
You nail all the debating in three lines ..... good.
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Originally posted by eemtij:
I read yesterday's newpaper and that got me wondering about the political system here in Singapore.
The parliament voted overwhelmingly to reject the motion to amend the by-election constitution.
The Newpaper reported that the majority of the residents in Jurong GRC wanted a by-election.
Does this mean that our MPs are NOT REPRESENTING their constituents in parliament? Perhaps they think they know better.
Party whip say cannot vote against the PM, so everybody have to follow lor.
Who more powerful? PM or Jurong GRC residents?
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The problem I see is not with the party whip. Whether they lift it or not, very few MPs will stand up against the PM. Also, those few with guts to question the govt usually kenna ridiculed.
What we need is more credible opposition in the parliament. Sad to say we have very few.
OK, back to your question on who is more powerful. Of course PM more powerful now. Wait til next GE, people become more powerful. Only if they knew.
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GRC system is really bullshit.
It is designed to secure PAP regime's rule.
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The residents of Jurong GRC and others who want the by-election can create more noises and attention after 01/09/2008 over at Speaker's Corner...
I don't like the way the whatever committee who decide on the boundary of which of the SMC or GRC....
Places like Serangoon are under Marine Parade GRC etc... Is Marine Parade near to Serangoon? Are they within the same estate? -
go sue the govt.