The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term was successfully completed nationwide.
The successful outcome reflected the quiet but vital contributions of the military in maintaining combat readiness, coordinating with other forces to ensure security and safety, and organizing election activities effectively throughout the armed forces.
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Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang (first from left) casts his ballot. |
It can be said that the Vietnam People’s Army fulfilled its “dual mission” of both safeguarding national defense and actively participating in the country’s important political events.
Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang and Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister General Nguyen Tan Cuong cast their ballots at polling station No.14 in Ba Dinh ward, Hanoi.
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Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister General Nguyen Tan Cuong (left) casts his ballot. |
Eight agencies and units under the General Department of Political Affairs (GDP) cast their ballots at polling station No.26 in Hanoi. Chief of the GDP General Nguyen Trong Nghia and other GDP’s deputy chiefs also cast their ballots there. Reportedly, voter turnout reached 100%.
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GDP Chief General Nguyen Trong Nghia (first from right) casts his ballot. |
Meanwhile, at polling station No.27 in Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi, officers, soldiers, and workers from some affiliates of the GDP participated in the election in a solemn and enthusiastic atmosphere. By 11 a.m., all voters at the polling station had completed their voting, contributing to the overall success of the election.
Across the country, armed forces in military regions, corps, and army corps actively organized voting activities in accordance with regulations. Party committees and commanders at all levels paid close attention to election preparations, ensuring that every step of the process, from voter list verification to polling station arrangement, was conducted carefully and democratically.
Notably, Coast Guard Regions 2 and 4 conducted voting both on land and at sea. Due to the nature of their missions, auxiliary ballot boxes were transported to ships operating offshore so that officers and soldiers could exercise their voting rights. The election was conducted safely and in compliance with regulations, even in remote maritime areas.
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Troops of Brigade 71 of Army Corps 34 exercise their civic right. |
Throughout the election period, military units maintained strict combat readiness and closely coordinated with local authorities and other forces to ensure security, safety and order. Officers and soldiers demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility and political awareness, carefully selecting representatives who meet the standards required to serve in the National Assembly and People’s Councils.
Translated by Mai Huong