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The former presidential candidate, Dr. Tan Cheng Bock, declared himself open to head a coalition of opposition parties at an organized meeting by the Democratic Party of Singapore (SDP) Saturday, July 28. The SDP proposed that the SDP propose that Tan, a former MP from the People's Party, head the SDP to discuss the possibility of working together as a united front in the next general elections, said the SDP in a statement on his website. the effort in building such a coalition. Tan replied, "If you want me to lead, then we have to think of the country first. If we come in, we have to go as a team. "
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leaders and representatives of six other political parties Democratic Progressive Party, National Solidarity Party, People's Power Party, People's Voice, Reform Party and Singapore First Party
The largest opposition party, the Workers' Party
Tan, who is not a member of any political party, attended the event as an observer, said the SDP.
The parties present have welcomed li favorably the idea of Tan leading a coalition, according to the SDP.
The Secretary General of SDP, Dr. Chee Soon Juan, said he was confident that Tan would be able to lead such an alliance, given his experience and leadership.
Tan Cheng Bock challenged Singapore's presidential election in 2011, during which Dr. Tony Tan was elected president. Tan Cheng Bock lost only 0.34 percentage points against Tony Tan, or 7,382 votes out of 1,481,526 valid votes.
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