because for opposition to flip one grc u need to put in one elite task force to do so. when u spread ur resources too wide then u get nothing in the end.
My hypothesis is that PAP wanted PS/SL to venture outside, then depending on how it goes perhaps try to put a heavyweight e.g TCH/NEH, etc. In either Aljunied or even SK one.If they target all the smc. Got chance to enter parliament. Why keep aiming grc
So WP purposely spread their good candidates across the 2 GRCs to draw firepower away from Aljunied/SK/Hougang.
Like that, they successfully retain their original seats.
Cuz LPM is quite important to PAP one, plus they spent quite a lot of resources increasing LPM's visibility over past 5 years.
WP only win SK GRC abit, thus PAP was trying to see if got chance to take back.
I think LPM next GE probably go back via a safe GRC or something liao.

