Hanoi (VNA) - May 23 marked an important milestone in Vietnam’s development when over 69 million voters cast ballots to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term.
Taking place following the success of the 13th National Party Congress, the elections were a major event for the country in 2021.
The Congress determined the country’s development goals not only for the next 5 and 10 years but also towards 2045, which aim to turn Vietnam into a developed and high-income country. The gathering is considered to have had historical significance, as it shifted the country’s stage of development from a period of creating strengths to a period of promoting these accumulated strengths to achieve breakthrough growth.
Voters cast their ballots (Photo: VNA) The 15th term of the NA, therefore, marks a meaningful and pivotal stage in the legislature’s development, contributing to realising the country’s aspirations to rise up.
According to initial data from the Ministry of Home Affairs, as of 7pm on May 23, voter turnout stood at 99.16 percent nationwide and even 99.98 percent in localities such as Lao Cai, Lang Son, and Tra Vinh provinces.
Taking place following the success of the 13th National Party Congress, the elections were a major event for the country in 2021.
The Congress determined the country’s development goals not only for the next 5 and 10 years but also towards 2045, which aim to turn Vietnam into a developed and high-income country. The gathering is considered to have had historical significance, as it shifted the country’s stage of development from a period of creating strengths to a period of promoting these accumulated strengths to achieve breakthrough growth.
Voters cast their ballots (Photo: VNA) According to initial data from the Ministry of Home Affairs, as of 7pm on May 23, voter turnout stood at 99.16 percent nationwide and even 99.98 percent in localities such as Lao Cai, Lang Son, and Tra Vinh provinces.
Young people go to a polling station to cast their votes (Photo: VNA) The high voter turnout nationwide, even in COVID-19-hit areas, shows the people’s faith in the regime, the Party, and the State in building a socialist state under the rule of law, she said.
An online conference reviewing the election work (Photo: VNA) The entire political system focused on leading, directing, and organising the elections, along with the positive response, consensus, and unity of the people, she added.
A drill held to ensure the success of the elections (Photo: VNA) Local election organising agencies created the most favourable conditions possible for residents to exercise their rights and obligations as citizens, thus promoting democracy, she said.
Voters fully exercised their rights and duties even in the context of the pandemic, the minister added.
Positive results were gained thanks to the consensus, synergy, solidarity, and support of the population, as well as their awareness and responsibility in exercising their rights and obligations as citizens and strictly following regulations on COVID-19 prevention and control.
A polling station in a concentrated quarantine facility (Photo: VNA) The determination and unanimity of the entire Party, people, and army made the elections a success.
Voters around the country exercised their rights and responsibilities on May 23 to elect qualified and talented deputies. Through these representatives, people can become engaged in the making of laws and policies, supervise the implementation process, and directly benefit from these laws and policies.
Early voting held for soldiers on duty at sea (Photo: VNA) 
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