Former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam officially launched his campaign for the presidency, themed “Respect for All”, at a press conference on Wednesday. Speaking to the media at the York Hotel in Orchard, Mr Tharman cautioned against drawing artificial distinctions based on past affiliations. Mr Tharman, 66, also unveiled his proposer, seconder and eight assenters. All were present at the press conference.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam officially launched his campaign for the presidency, themed “Respect for All”, at a press conference on Wednesday. Speaking to the media at the York Hotel in Orchard, Mr Tharman cautioned against drawing artificial distinctions based on past affiliations. Mr Tharman, 66, also unveiled his proposer, seconder and eight assenters. All were present at the press conference.  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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