He caused a major sensation in the 1937 elections when he defeated A. D. Patel, a well known lawyer and political ally of Vishnu Deo.

Singh had been an early supporter of common roll and on a visit overseas in 1929, put the case for Fiji Indians to H.S.L.

[citation needed] In the 1937 election, Singh decided to contest the Northern and Western Indian Division against A.D. Patel.

[citation needed] Later in 1937, when the Kisan Sangh was formed, its members were mainly those who had supported Singh in the election campaign.

Aware of the power of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company, Singh soon distanced himself from the Kisan Sangh.