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Singapore parliament dissolved

Singapore parliament dissolved

Singapore, Apr 15 (UNI) Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Tuesday dissolved the country's parliament, initiating the process for the country's next general election, local media reported.
A Writ of Election is expected to be issued soon, specifying the polling day.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will lead the ruling People's Action Party into the contest.
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