As mentioned in the previous blog post, the Chinese students were outraged about the decision that National Service had to be compulsory. On 13 May, 1954, violence erupted when hundreds of students clashed with the police. This resulted in 26 students injured and 45 other students arrested. The anti-ns riot marked the beginning of intense communist subversion in the Chinese Middle Schools, which became a breeding ground of communist sympathisers in Singapore.
The riot happened when Singapore decided to make NS compulsory to all males aged 18 to 20. The students were extremely displeased with the decision that the British made. Hence, it made them lose control and decided to riot against this decision.
COMING UP NEXT: When and how did it happen? Stay tuned!
The riot happened when Singapore decided to make NS compulsory to all males aged 18 to 20. The students were extremely displeased with the decision that the British made. Hence, it made them lose control and decided to riot against this decision.
COMING UP NEXT: When and how did it happen? Stay tuned!
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