VOV.VN - The Hanoi capital has prepared itself for a range of scenarios in order to rise to the ongoing threats, including from potential COVID-19 outbreaks, to ensure that the upcoming general election on May 23 takes place in a smooth manner.
The National Election Council (NEC) has allowed the Central Highlands provinces of Kon Tum and Dak Lak to hold early voting at certain polling stations.
VOV.VN - As many as 69,198,594 eligible voters are expected to go to the polls on May 23 to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly and grassroots-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure.
All localities across the country have been ready for the general election, an important political event of the country which is slated for May 23, said Bui Van Cuong, General Secretary of the National Assembly and Chairman of the NA Office.
The Ministry of Public Security on May 12 held a virtual ceremony to launch a campaign to ensure security and safety for the upcoming elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for 2021-2026.
Vietnam supports a free and fair election in Iraq, with the participation of people from all walks of life, including women and youths, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has affirmed.
National Assembly (NA) deputies play a core role in the NA’s operation, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has told voters in the northern port city of Hai Phong.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 10 requested ministries, ministerial-level agencies and relevant Government agencies to proactively develop scenarios to hold the upcoming elections amidst the COVID-19 pandemic while chairing a Cabinet meeting on election preparations.
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Ethnic Council Nguyen Lam Thanh has said the goal of increasing the rate of ethnic minorities in the 15th legislature from 17.3% to 18% is likely to be reached.
Preparations for the May 23 general elections have so far been basically completed in a thorough, comprehensive and synchronous manner, said Chief of the Office of the Ministry of Public Security Lieut Gen To An Xo.