At GE2020, they went up against the PAP and People’s Voice (PV) in a three-cornered fight in Pasir Ris-Punggol, eventually placing second with 23.67 per cent of the votes.
Their team comprised Mr Lim, PKMS president Abu Mohamed, electrical engineer Kuswadi Atnawi, facilities management manager Kelvin Ong and business consultant Harminder Pal Singh.
They lost out to the PAP team that consisted of senior minister Teo Chee Hean and other members of parliament in Janil Puthucheary, Sharael Taha, Desmond Tan and Yeo Wan Ling, who garnered 64.16 per cent of the votes.
Mr Lim had initially announced his decision to step down as chairman of the SDA following the conclusion of GE2020.
In response to CNA’s query on why he had decided to stay on, Mr Lim said he was talked into carrying on in his role.
“Every party should have a renewal. However, my colleagues in the party think that I should stay on, to assist them and help run the party.
“And as an individual, I think the party’s calling and the nation’s interest is greater than myself.”
