Indian-origin Tharman Shanmugaratnam elected 9th president of Singapore
- Indian-origin Tharman Shanmugaratnam has been elected as the ninth president of Singapore. He is a distinguished economist, and became the third Indian-origin person to head Singapore. The elected president serves a six-year term.
- Tharman beat Ng Kok Song and Tan Kin Lian bagging over 70 per cent votes in the first contested presidential election since 2011.
- Incumbent President Halimah Yacob’s six-year term will end on September 13, 2023.
Points to remember:
- Who has been elected as the new President of Singapore?- Tharman Shanmugaratnam
- Capital and Currency of Singapore?
Source: Indian Express