The National Assembly and People’s Council election takes place every 5 years. Communications on election procedures and on citizens’ rights and responsibilities have been disseminated tirelessly. Final preparations are being completed in all 63 provinces and cities nationwide to make sure everything is ready for Election Day. Election is an important political event because it demonstrates the power of citizens to choose representatives to lead their country or their locality. Preparations for this big event began months ago.
The 14th general election on May 22 takes place amidst numerous complex developments in the region and the world that are directly affecting Vietnam and creating both opportunities and challenges. While globalisation and international integration are being promoted, the Southeast Asian nations have gathered in a community that has critical geographical, economic and political features. The region is also witnessing a strategic competition among some big countries, aside from fierce maritime territorial and sovereignty disputes.
Vietnam’s stature, strength and prestige in the international arena are increasing. However, there remain a number of risks, especially the risk of lagging behind in economic development; “peaceful evolution”; degradation of political thought, morals and lifestyles; “self-evolution” and “self-transformation” in some Party members, officials and public servants; together with bureaucracy, corruption and wastefulness.
Choosing the most deserving persons representing the people in the general election is an opportunity for citizens to form a new NA and all-level power agencies that are capable of successfully fulfilling the tasks assigned by the people amid the new domestic and global situation.
This year’s election is held after the issuance of the 2013 Constitution, which reiterates that the people are the masters of the country, and human rights are accompanied with citizens’ rights and obligations. Additionally, the 2015 Law on election of NA and People’s Council deputies includes many revisions facilitating citizens to exercise their rights and obligations.
Preparations for the elections have been made thoroughly with consultations, candidates’ meetings with voters, and electioneering. The straightforward dialogues have helped voters gain an insight into the candidates’ planned action programmes if they are elected. Thus, constituents can supervise the future deputies’ performance – the main way for voters to engage in building a State of the people, by the people and for the people. The thorough preparations and the success of voting ahead of schedule in some places have proved that no plots or actions of any hostile forces can prevent the strength of the great national unity bloc, patriotism and citizens’ responsibility.
By casting ballots with patriotism, all constituents have the right to believe that they have elected the State power agencies representing their will and aspirations, which are firmly safeguarding the national sovereignty, weathering challenges and risks, expeditiously transforming Vietnam into a modern industrialised nation, and ensuring wealth and happiness for the Vietnamese people.
For Hanoi, the whole city has 4873 polling stations, Election Team has been established in each polling station. The committee assisting the City Election Commission have developed and implemented the work plan under the guidance of the National Election Council and the Central authorities, to ensure good service jobs for elections.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has voted at precinct No. 58 Nguyen Du, Hanoi
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President Tran Dai Quang was the first one to vote in electing station No.8, Nhan Chinh Ward, Hanoi
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Chairman of the National Assembly, Chairman of the National Electoral Council Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan went to vote at polling station No. 4, Vinh Phuc Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was the first one to vote in the polling station No. 8, Dong Thai Street, Vinh Bao Town, Hai Phong City
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Hanoi Party Secretary Hoang Trung Hai voted at polling station No. 4, Lang Ha Ward, Dong Da District
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Mr. Nguyen Van Binh, member of the Politburo, Head of the Central Economic Committee took part in the election
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Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung, Secretary of the Party Central Committee attended the election
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Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung elected in polling station No.3, Trung Liet Ward, Dong Da District, Ha Noi
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Deputy Secretary of Party Committee Ngo Thi Thanh Hang has performed her civic right, electing the first ballot at polling station No.8, Trung Hoa ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi
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Deputy Secretary of Party Committee - Chairman of the Hanoi People's Council Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc elected at polling station No.4, Ha Cau Ward, Ha Dong District, Ha Noi
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Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Quoc Hung in the polling station of No.25 Giang Van Minh Street, Hanoi
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Mr. Nguyen Van Phong, member of the Standing Committee of Party Committee, Chairman of Hanoi Party Committee Propaganda elected at polling stations No.8, Dich Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay District
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Hanoi Police force attended the election
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