ON THE MORNING OF 12TH SEPTEMBER

Scenario 1

The PAP wins comfortably again and forms the next Government. This time, their popular vote increases because there are no significant issues that the PAP had not addressed satisfactorily since 2011. Life goes on as like before the election.

Scenario 2

As observed and expected by some during the campaigning, the PAP loses more ground but manages to form the next Government with a precarious majority of the popular vote. More than 20 seats went to the opposition with the WP winning handsomely and looks set to entrench themselves as a strong and viable political alternative in the future. More exciting is the complete resurrection of Dr Chee Soon Juan of the SDP who bursts into Parliament with his team scoring the highest percentage of the popular votes among the opposition. It does not surprise many as Dr Chee is seen to have matured into a formidable speech-maker. The political scene now sparkles with the promise of vigorous Parliamentary debates and greater scrutiny and longer deliberations before policies are made.

Scenario 3

A shocking freak result happens in AMK GRC!! The Reform Party won with 50.2% of the votes. Its Secretary General, Mr Jeyaretnam, faints and has to be rushed to hospital. PAP and the Government are thrown into disarray and the citizens are confused and anxious. The country is infused with a sense of uncertainty. Though PAP still retains all the other seats that they previously had, they have to appoint a new Prime Minister and it looks like the popular Mr Tharman may take over. A wide review of PAP policies follows.

When reality strikes

As I awaken next Saturday morning, in one way or another, it's going to be a nightmare for some people somewhere.