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Indirect presidential elections were held in Singapore on 23 October 1981, after the death of the incumbent president Benjamin Sheares. [1] [2]
During the election, 58 members of Parliament were present while 14 members were absent. Devan Nair was elected by the Parliament of Singapore. [3] Nair was sworn in as the third president on 24 October 1981. [4]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Nair | Independent | 58 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 58 | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 58 | – | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 72 | 80.56 | ||
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