S. V. Lingam
S. V. Lingam | |
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| Member of the Singapore Parliament for Aljunied Constituency | |
| In office 1 July 1959 – 9 August 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Mohamad Ghazali bin Ismail (PAP) |
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| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Other political affiliations | United People's Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Suppiah Visva Lingam, often known as S. V. Lingam is a Singaporean politician who had served as a Member of Parliament representing Aljunied Constituency from 1959-1968. He was a member of the People's Action Party (PAP).[1]
Early life and career
Born in Singapore, Lingam was educated at Victoria School.
Political career
Lingam was a central executive committee member of the People's Action Party.[2]
Lingam was expelled from the PAP alongside Ng Teng Kian and Ong Eng Guan in July 1960.[3] With Ong, he co-founded United People's Party and became its treasurer.[3]
In August 1962, Lingam resigned from UPP.[3] He rejoined the PAP, and was re-elected in the 1963 elections, before standing down in the 1968 election.
References
- ^ "Lingam, S V". National Library Singapore.
- ^ "Aljunied will see the battle of the left wing". The Straits Times. 20 May 1959.
- ^ a b c "A Lingam shock for Ong: He quits UPP". The Straits Times. 5 August 1962. p. 5. Retrieved 16 July 2025 – via NewspaperSG.