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Tharman was the first person from a minority race to be directly elected in a contested presidential election. True or false?

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Yes, Tharman Shanmugaratnam was the first person from a minority race to be directly elected in a contested presidential election. This was a historic moment for Singapore, as it marked the first time that a person from a minority race had been elected to the highest office in the land. Tharman is a Tamil Singaporean, and his election was seen as a sign of progress and inclusiveness in Singapore's society.
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