Jeremy Tan and Darryl Lo, who ran as independents in this year's general election, are now vying for a seat in the House as Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP).Tan, 35, who contested in Mountbatten SMC and received 36.16 per cent of votes against political newcomer Gho Sze Kee, sent in his application on Nov 5, according to The Straits Times.«Many Singaporeans are distinguished in their own right, and I hope that my application would encourage others to do so as well,» he told the newspaper.He also said that he would bring more diverse political representation into Parliament, which currently features only members of the ruling People's Action Party and the opposing Workers' Party.Lo, 28, who contested in Radin Mas SMC and garnered 23.47 per cent of the votes, submitted his application on Oct 29, reported CNA.He told The Straits Times that issues such as job security, cost of living and housing are central to public debate and hopes to represent the voices of younger Singaporeans if chosen.The NMP nomination process started on Oct 8 and concluded at 4.30pm today (Nov 6).  Read more