From the WhatsApp text messages, it is clear that Raeesah Khan started the lie and Pritam Singh was the one who asked her to come clean.
In her text message to Pritam Singh on 3 Aug, Raeesah Khan apologised to Pritam Singh for lying. She could not provide any details on the “sexual assault victim” she brought up in parliament and started the whole problem.
“I’m really sorry pritam!”
Raeesah Khan to Pritam Singh
However when Raeesah wanted to retract her statement, Pritam Singh told her she has to address the issue and provide the details.
He was not satisfied with the lack of details by Raeesah and pressed her to get more details. He told her she needed to act like a responsible MP.
Pritam also heavily edited Raeesah’s draft so that it does not unfairly paint the police in bad light.
Based on the above evidence which the Committee of Privileges looked through, how is it that Pritam Singh was the mastermind of Raeesah’s lie?
When Raeesah’s evidence was lacking, he pushed her for more. He also previously asked her to substantiate her claims although she claimed she did not understand what that meant.
When Raeesah wanted to sweep the matter away, Pritam pulled her back and told her to face it like a real MP.
After all that, Pritam now has to take the shot for Raeesah. Now he faces further possible criminal proceedings while Raeesah will probably away with a fine. Is it fair?
Raeesah said sorry to Pritam because she knew she screwed up and sabotaged the entire party. She felt guilty about dragging her mentor in the mud.
If there is anyone who can clear Pritam and the party’s name, it is her.
Pray hard that wouldn’t happen. It’s so difficult to have that number of oppositions in parliament.
Pritam, I’m sure many Singaporeans are behind you.
Jiayou!
Based on todsys report in ST.I think there is or going to be injustice of the highest magnitude.
Shows the govt in poor light
I hope people’s collective memories will not fail come 2024 in the next elections. The MIW in their million dollar ivory towers are so hell-bent on preserving their lot and crony circles, they’d go through every extent to discredit the most credible opposition party, hoping most Singaporeans will not notice their real intent. RK is just a pawn to be manipulated for their selfish political ends. It’s really bizarre that the COP would find RK, a pathological liar more credible than the PS; believing her when it suits them.
Dear Pritam Singh, in every move towards seeking the TRUTH, obstacles are bound to appear.
As Leader of the Opposition you acted responsibly and your stand for the TRUTH and expectation as to what an elected MP must do was right.
What happened is sad but the People are standing behind you and the others.
TRUTH is the highest virtue but higher still is TRUTHFUL living.
Time keeps moving forward.
Leave this sad episode behind you and blame no one.
A good Commander of soldiers will accept the misbehaviour of his troops even when he was not personally involved.
My best wishes to you and your comrades.
A good sailor is one who goes through storms. My prayers are with you.