Nearly 4,000 voters in Que Phong district (Nghe An) go to early polls

Under the gentle yellow sunlight of a summer morning spreading across the mountains and forests, the atmosphere of a great festival spread to every village and hamlet, which was also the time when thousands of votersQue Phong districteager to vote early. From all the roads, the Thai, Khmu, Mong ethnic people... all dressed up in traditional costumes, quickly walked to the village and hamlet cultural houses, where the ballot boxes were placed to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels, term 2021 - 2026, to exercise their rights and obligations.

Voters in Na Sanh village take measures to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic before voting. Photo: Xuan Hoang

At exactly 7:00 a.m., 10 early voting areas in Que Phong district simultaneously held opening ceremonies in accordance with the law, after which voters were allowed to cast their votes.voteby law

Observations show that all constituencies are implementing Covid-19 prevention regulations: 100% of voters wear masks, wash their hands with sanitizer, have their temperature measured... before voting.

While waiting for their turn to vote, voters keep their distance to prevent the epidemic. Photo: Xuan Hoang

During this big festival, Que Phong district voters participated in voting to elect 3 National Assembly deputies, 3 provincial People's Council deputies, 34 district-level People's Council candidates and nearly 400 commune-level People's Council candidates.

At constituency number 12 (Na Sanh village) of Tien Phong commune, although it was only 6:30, it was already quite crowded.votersIn the village present at the Community Cultural House, everyone held a voter card in their hands.

Voters go to cast their ballots. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Ms. Vi Thi Dong (22 years old, Thai ethnic group) held a ballot for the first time to show her citizenship rights, so she was quite nervous: "Today, I put aside all family matters, took the time to vote to personally elect qualified and capable people, worthy of representing my people to have a voice at all levels, and to pay more attention to people in remote areas, and ethnic minority areas."

Voters of Na Sanh village, Tien Phong commune directly cast their ballots. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Mr. Vo Khanh Toan - Party Secretary, Chairman of Tien Phong Commune People's Committee said: Because this election area does not have national grid electricity, the locality has prepared generators to provide electricity during the election. Due to the implementation of Covid-19 epidemic prevention work, voters did not gather in one session, but spread out all day, to ensure distance during the voting process. By 10 o'clock, out of a total of 415 voters in this area, more than 70% of voters had finished voting, about 30% of voters due to the central commune of the village, so they voted this afternoon.

View of the early voting area in Muong Long village, Tri Le commune. Photo: Quang An

Polling area No. 2, Muong Long village, Tri Le border commune is the most difficult early voting location among the 10 early voting locations in Que Phong district. In this polling area, there are 339 Mong voters.

Attending the voting session in this area were Mr. Nguyen Duc Thanh - Vice Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, Deputy Head of the National Assembly Election Committee; Mr. Duong Hoang Vu - Chairman of Que Phong District People's Committee.

Immediately after the election opening ceremony, voters came to the polling station one after another. Mr. Va Ba Tuan, a Mong ethnic, arrived very early to cast his responsible ballot. Mr. Tuan said: “I don’t remember how many times I have voted, but every time I am happy. We must be responsible to elect virtuous and talented people to serve the country and care for the lives of our compatriots…”.

Covid-19 prevention solutions are being seriously implemented. Photo: Quang An

In this early election, Que Phong border district has 3,843 voters in 10 areas.electorof 5 communes, including: Area 1 (Huoi Moi village), area 2 (Muong Long village, Tri Le 4 Primary School), area 3 (Huoi Xai village) and area 4 (Nam Tot village) of Tri Le commune; area 4 (Na Khich village) of Nam Nhoong commune; area 2 (Cam Pom village) and area 3 (Huoi May residential area) of Cam Muon commune; area 6 (Thanh Phong 1, Thanh Phong 2 villages) and area 7 (Ha Son village, Dai village, Nhan Hac hydropower plant) of Muong Noc commune; area 12 (Na Sanh village) of Tien Phong commune.

The early voting area of ​​Muong Long village has 339 voters. Photo: Quang An

Ballot boxes are checked before voters cast their votes. Photo: Quang An

According to a quick report from the Que Phong District Election Council, after the opening ceremony, at exactly 7:00 a.m., voting began at 10 local early voting areas.

In this early election, the Que Phong District Election Committee and other localities prepared quite carefully in many aspects. Most of the constituencies had members of the District Election Committee attending and checking. By 11:00, the number of voters who had gone to the polls reached nearly 80%.

Voting procedures were carried out seriously. Photo: Quang An

Voters of Muong Long village, Tri Le commune cast their votes to elect deputies to the National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term. Photo: Quang An

Vice Chairman of the District People's Committee, Chairman of the Que Phong District Election Council, Bui Van Hien, commented: "In general, public opinion is very good, voters are excited and confident in the success of the election. The atmosphere of democracy and openness on the basis of ensuring compliance with the law is the common atmosphere in localities on this early election day."