Politics

Early NA voting in Quang Nam’s remote, border areas

Residents in remote and border areas of central Quang Nam province on May 19 cast votes to elect deputies to the 14 th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for 2016-2021.
Early NA voting in Quang Nam’s remote, border areas ảnh 1Residents in Quang Nam cast their votes three days ahead of the nationwide election date

Quang Nam (VNA) – Residents in remote and border areas of central Quang Nam province on May 19 cast votes to elect deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for 2016-2021, three days ahead of the nationwide election date.

Chairman of the Tan Hiep communal People’s Committee Nguyen Van An said more than 2,000 locals voted for deputies to the NA and the provincial People’s Council, over 1,900 others voted for deputies to the People’s Council of Hoi An city and nearly 1,700 voted for deputies to the communal People’s Council.

Chairman of the Nam Giang district People’s Committee Alang Mai said there are 28 polling stations in the locality, adding that among communes joining the election, six border Laos and one is in an especially disadvantaged situation.

The election has become a true festival of the people, he stated.

Inspecting the process, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and Chairman of the provincial Election Committee Dinh Van Thu said the outcomes of the early and May 22 voting will be reported to the relevant Central agency.

The voting started at 7am and closed at 1:30pm in 49 polling stations across the province, 7 hours earlier than the scheduled deadline, said Director of the provincial Department of Home Affairs and permanent member of the provincial Election Committee Nguyen Huu Sang.-VNA

VNA
#general election #14th NA #election date #People's Councils Quang Nam
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

See more

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung (right) presents Friendship Order to US Ambassador Marc Knapper (Photo: VNA)

US Ambassador awarded Friendship Order

The honour was presented by Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, on behalf of State President Luong Cuong, at a ceremony in Hanoi. The Order is a prestigious award of the Vietnamese State bestowed upon foreign individuals and collectives for their significant contributions to fostering friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Vietnam and other countries.

Vietnamese Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh (L) meets with Singaporean Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on January 13. (Photo: MDDI)

Vietnam seeks stronger partnership with Singapore

The Deputy PM expressed his hope that Lee will continue to support efforts to further advance Vietnam–Singapore relations in a more practical and effective manner, as well as provide advice and share experience in developing financial centres and promoting connectivity between the two countries’ international financial centres.

Hanoi Police on January 12 holds a conference to roll out a comprehensive plan for deploying forces to ensure security and public order during the 14th National Party Congress. (Photo: the Hanoi Police)

Hanoi deploys plan to ensure absolute security for 14th Party Congress

Lieutenant General Nguyen Thanh Tung, Director of Hanoi Police, praised the units for their responsibility and proactive efforts in preparing the plan, personnel, and equipment. He stressed that the top priority for ensuring security and order during the 14th Party Congress is maintaining stability while strictly applying the principle of “normalcy outside, strict control inside,” and ensuring smooth traffic.

Vietnam’s foreign affairs: 40 years of historic achievements under Party's leadership

Vietnam’s foreign affairs: 40 years of historic achievements under Party's leadership

Vietnam has obtained historic achievements in foreign affairs over 40 years of "Doi moi" (renewal) under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), which is set to continue to build on these successes to proactively seize opportunities and surmount challenges to further strengthen diplomatic efforts, thereby safeguarding national interests and affirming Vietnam’s role as a responsible and active member of the international community in an ever-changing world.