NA Chairman presents gifts to policy beneficiaries in Dong Thap province

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to mobilise resources to ensure Tet care for policy beneficiaries and disadvantaged residents, so that the holiday reaches every household and every person. ​

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presents gifts to policy families and poor households in Dong Thap province. (Photo: VNA)
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presents gifts to policy families and poor households in Dong Thap province. (Photo: VNA)

Dong Thap (VNA) - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on January 31 presented gifts to policy beneficiaries, disadvantaged people, and officers and soldiers of the armed forces in Ba Sao commune, Dong Thap province, on the occasion of the 96th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) and Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

The leader lauded Dong Thap province and Ba Sao commune for their contributions to the country’s achievements in 2025.

Noting that tasks in 2026 will be demanding, including the implementation of the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, NA Chairman Man urged Dong Thap province and Ba Sao commune to swiftly roll out the Resolution through concrete action programmes closely aligned with local realities. He also urged the locality to draw up plans to ensure the double-digit growth target.

Emphasising preparations for the elections of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term on March 15 as a key political task, the chief legislator said communications, voter registration, and election organisation must be carried out rigorously, democratically and in line

He also called for stepped-up efforts to safeguard political security and social order, remain vigilant against hostile schemes, and ensure the election is conducted safely and successfully.

NA Chairman Man urged Dong Thap province and Ba Sao commune to focus on building, nurturing and training a contingent of officials with both integrity and capability. He said that to accelerate administrative reform and create a more enabling environment for businesses and residents, officials must be dynamic, innovative and willing to think boldly, act decisively and take responsibility.

He also stressed the need to mobilise resources to ensure Tet care for policy beneficiaries and disadvantaged residents, so that the holiday reaches every household and every person.

On the occasion, the NA Chairman witnessed leaders of Vietcombank present a symbolic cheque worth 3 billion VND (120,000 USD) in support of the construction of STEM practice facilities at Tien Giang High School for the Gifted in Dong Thap./.

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