Given the troubles over the last five years, however, Mr Singh cannot afford to make a wrong step going forward. He also has to demonstrate that he is not bigger than the party, something that his predecessor Mr Low had imbued in the party.
THE SUCCESSION ISSUE
Leadership renewal and succession will be a priority. Even if the party faithful had felt that change was necessary or desirable at the special conference, the question was who else could step up. There were no challengers to his position.
The party has been able to attract and field new candidates at every general election, but the focus must now be on who will succeed Mr Singh as party chief, even if he will only be a youthful 50 this year. Without another politically savvy, charismatic leader like Mr Singh, it could impede the party’s ambitions and growth plans.
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