On February 17, 2025, a Singapore court ruled against Pritam Singh, leader of the Workers' Party, finding him guilty of lying under oath to Parliament regarding a case involving another party member. The court imposed a fine of 7,000 Singaporean dollars (approximately $5,220) for each of the two counts. Despite the verdict, Singh plans to appeal and will remain eligible to contest in the upcoming elections later this year due to a stipulation in Singapore's Constitution, which permits him to continue in office as long as the total fines do not exceed the threshold of 10,000 Singaporean dollars for a single offense.

The conviction could potentially impact the Workers' Party’s standing among voters in this ever-evolving political landscape. Singh emphasized his party's role in advancing a more balanced political system in Singapore, asserting their ongoing commitment to representation and change.

Singh’s legal troubles stem from his responses to a parliamentary inquiry about Raeesah Khan, another Workers’ Party member, who had confessed to lying on the floor of Parliament concerning a sexual assault case in 2021. Following Khan's admission, a parliamentary committee investigation took place, during which Singh was questioned and later charged for making misleading statements.

Political analysts note that the parliamentary committee acted correctly in investigating the matter and question whether the case should have proceeded to court instead of being resolved through parliamentary censure. In a period marked by political scandals, including recent graft indictments and resignations over personal misconduct, Singh’s conviction adds to the backdrop of turbulence within Singapore's political scene as it prepares for a pivotal election season.