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Indirect presidential elections were held in Singapore on 23 October 1981, after the death of the incumbent president Benjamin Sheares.
During the election, 58 members of Parliament were present while 14 members were absent. Devan Nair was elected by the Parliament of Singapore. Nair was sworn in as the third president on 24 October 1981.