Lee Hsien Yang: A Political Asylum in Turbulent Times

Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founding father, claims to be a political refugee in Britain amidst a family feud. His asylum follows accusations against the Singapore government, which deems his claims unfounded. The conflict centers around the future of the family home, a historic and controversial matter.

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore's founding father, revealed on Tuesday that he is now considered a political refugee. This development adds another layer to the ongoing high-profile conflict within the city-state's famous family. Lee, along with his late sister Lee Wei Ling, has been at odds with their brother, Lee Hsien Loong, over the fate of their father's home post his demise in 2015.

The dispute has unfolded publicly over the years, with the younger Lee, now 67, associating himself with an opposition party during the 2020 elections. In a recent Facebook post, he asserted that Britain recognized the risk of persecution he could face if he returned to Singapore, compelling him to seek asylum protection.

The Singapore government has dismissed Lee's persecution allegations as unsubstantiated. Despite the asylum, Lee hopes to return home once he deems it safe. The dispute also touches on the broader legacy of Lee Kuan Yew's home, with differing views on its future role, potentially as a heritage site.

(With inputs from agencies.)