Hougang was then the only stronghold of the WP. It was like a tiger’s
den and any PAP candidate going there would be devoured, meal for the
tiger. PAP candidates treaded Hougang in fear. Many had fallen and many
more will fall again.
Aljunied GRC has taken over this role as the most formidable opposition
stronghold and a bigger one. In the past, there were sneering calls for
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