Ky Son voters: Need to care for and support people affected by floods

On the morning of October 3, a delegation of National Assembly deputies including Mr. Le Quang Huy - Vice Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on Science, Technology and Environment; Mr. Nguyen Huu Cau - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Provincial Police Department had a meeting with voters in Pha Danh commune, Ky Son district.

Also attending were representatives of the following departments: Agriculture and Rural Development; Transport; Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs; leaders of Ky Son district and voters of Pha Danh, Muong Tip, My Ly and Muong Ai communes.

National Assembly deputies attend a meeting with voters in Pha Danh commune, Ky Son district. Photo: Phuong Thuy

After listening to delegate Le Quang Huy inform voters about the expected content and agenda of the upcoming 6th session of the 14th National Assembly, many voters expressed their thoughts, aspirations and made many recommendations to the National Assembly, the Government, the Central Ministries, branches and Party committees and authorities at all levels. The issue that voters were most concerned about was overcoming the consequences of the recent floods.

Voter Lo Van Lieu - Chairman of the People's Committee of My Ly commune said that the recent natural disasters and floods caused heavy damage to the people of My Ly commune, 93 households were flooded, 8 households had their houses and properties swept away, 43 households had to be urgently evacuated, and up to now, more than 20 households still do not have a house. Therefore, voters hope that all levels and sectors need to have a plan to relocate people, creating conditions to help people feel secure in production.

Comrade Le Quang Huy - Vice Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on Science, Technology and Environment reported to voters the content and expected program of the 6th session. Photo: Phuong Thuy

Regarding this issue, voters of Muong Tip commune pointed out the fact that many construction projects in the area were behind schedule, machinery and equipment were swept away by floods; schools were flooded with rocks and mud, affecting the lives of staff, students and local people... Accordingly, voters also recommended that there should be policies to support people to soon stabilize their lives.

Regarding the issue of hydropower, voters of Muong Ai commune expressed concern that in addition to the contribution of hydropower projects to the development of the country, many projects are currently causing significant impacts on people's lives. Voters requested to stop construction of hydropower projects in the area, and at the same time, the units operating the hydropower system during the recent flood discharge should have a mechanism to adequately compensate the affected people.

Border village in Ky Son is in disarray after the flood. Photo: Archive

Regarding the issue of allowances, voter Ngan Van Thu, a police officer in Pieng Pho village, Pha Danh commune, said that allowances for police officers in villages and hamlets are still low, only from 600 - 800 thousand VND/month, while the large workload makes it difficult to ensure security and order in villages and hamlets. Therefore, voters recommend that the National Assembly should have a reasonable allowance regime for police officers.

Voters of Pha Danh commune petitioned National Assembly delegates. Photo: Phuong Thuy

Reflecting to the National Assembly delegates, voter Cut Van The - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Pha Danh commune said that in Pha Danh commune, there are 2 companies, Phu Cuong LLC and Hong Truong LLC, specializing in stone mining, which regularly cause noise and dust, polluting the environment and affecting people's health. Voters suggested that all levels and sectors should take action to require businesses to have timely solutions to ensure the environment for the people.

After listening to voters' recommendations, representatives of departments, branches and leaders of Ky Son district responded to opinions within their authority.

Representing the National Assembly deputies in answering the issues reflected and proposed by voters, comrade Nguyen Huu Cau sincerely thanked the opinions and suggestions from voters to the National Assembly, the Government, the Central Ministries and branches, and local Party committees and authorities at all levels.

Delegate Nguyen Huu Cau receives and explains voters' recommendations. Photo: Phuong Thuy

Regarding the issue of supporting Ky Son people affected by storms No. 3 and 4, delegate Nguyen Huu Cau shared the difficulties and damages faced by the people in the mountainous areas. Currently, the provincial leaders have also submitted a document to the Government proposing support for people affected by storms and floods, to soon stabilize their lives and continue production.

Regarding recommendations related to hydropower, environmental pollution and security, the Provincial Police Director promised to receive and fully convey them to competent authorities.