A series of officials were disciplined: Correctly identifying the root of negativity

At the 26th session, the Central Inspection Committee continued to point out violations in many localities and units, and at the same time disciplined and proposed to discipline a series of officials.

Notably, the Party's inspection agency proposed that the Secretariat consider and discipline the former Secretary of the Mai Chau District Party Committee (Hoa Binh province); Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Bac Ninh province; and former Director of the Department of Finance of Bac Ninh province Nguyen Van Hai when concluding that they had degraded in political ideology, ethics, lifestyle, violated what party members are not allowed to do and the responsibility to set an example...

Correctly identify the root of negativity

Looking back from the beginning of the 12th tenure until now, many cases of cadres and party members committing violations, corruption, negativity, and degradation have been severely dealt with by the Party and prosecuted for criminal liability. Among them, there are a number of Politburo members, Central Party Committee members, key leaders of many localities who are incumbent or have retired...

Disciplinary action has been carried out carefully, strictly, impartially, and objectively, along with the number of cadres, party members, and party organizations disciplined increasing significantly in recent times, reflecting the determination and consistency of our Party in the fight against corruption and negativity, with "no forbidden zones", "no exceptions", and even less so "safe landing".

Prof. Dr. Phung Huu Phu - Chairman of the Scientific Council of Central Party Agencies.

According to Prof. Dr. Phung Huu Phu - Chairman of the Scientific Council of Central Party Agencies, in the cause of Party building and rectification, the two aspects of construction and prevention must be closely combined. In which, construction is fundamental, strategic, and long-term; prevention is urgent, a regular task that must be done.

Initially, we thought that fighting corruption was about focusing on violations, but gradually we recognized that the root of corruption lies in negativity. To solve it from the root, early, and from afar, we must fight negativity, especially against the degradation of political ideology, morality, and lifestyle. To prevent it early, from afar, we must act decisively from “root to tip”, without excluding anyone and in no field.

The professor analyzed that the root of corruption and negativity is ultimately due to a lack of training and self-cultivation among cadres and party members, especially those with positions and power, who fall into individualism. Therefore, to fight against corruption and negativity, we must first focus on fighting individualism; we must attach importance to self-reflection and self-correction of each cadre and party member, especially leaders and managers.

“Any comrade, regardless of his position, who fails to practice, self-reflect, self-correct, and falls into individualism leading to mistakes and shortcomings, the organization must resolutely deal with, even expel from the Party. That is the consistent spirit of our Party and of the General Secretary,” Mr. Phung Huu Phu emphasized, emphasizing that this spirit demonstrates the mettle and fighting spirit of a true revolutionary Party.

“Uncle Ho once said: "We are not afraid of having shortcomings, we are only afraid of not having the determination to correct them." Accordingly, recognizing shortcomings, resolutely dealing with them, and if they cannot be corrected, resolutely rejecting them. That is the revolutionary motto of the true Party," Mr. Phung Huu Phu further emphasized.

Strengthen inspection and control

Analyzing the reasons why many cadres and party members have committed violations to the point of being disciplined recently, Associate Professor Dr. Le Van Cuong - Deputy Director of the Institute of Party Building (Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics) said that the root of the problem is moral degradation.

When morality declines, they will forget the duty of cadres and party members to "worry before the world, be happy after the world", and prioritize personal interests above all else.

Associate Professor, Dr. Le Van Cuong - Deputy Director of the Institute of Party Building.

According to him, cadres and party members need to return to Uncle Ho's teachings: "Revolutionary morality does not fall from the sky. It is developed and consolidated through the process of daily, persistent struggle and training. Just as jade becomes brighter the more it is polished, gold becomes purer the more it is refined."

"That is the best medicine to prevent diseases of political ideology, morality and lifestyle degradation," said Mr. Le Van Cuong.

According to Professor Hoang Chi Bao, former member of the Central Theoretical Council, many lessons have been drawn from the recent disciplining of cadres. These include lessons on political courage and lessons on regular moral training.

“We must tighten awareness education and set progressive examples to promote. That is a necessary condition, but not enough. The main thing is to strengthen inspection and control so that those who have made mistakes will know how to repent and correct themselves. However, in some cases, it is too late and there is no chance to correct them, so we must apply the highest level of discipline,” Professor Hoang Chi Bao shared.

Professor Hoang Chi Bao.

To make the Party truly clean and strong, constantly improving its capacity and fighting power, it is necessary to continue to promote the fight against corruption, negativity, and bad habits not only at the central level but also at the local level.

At the same time, it is necessary to perfect mechanisms, policies and laws to "patch" loopholes and gaps exploited for corruption and negativity, as well as to enhance accountability and supervision by the people.

At the same time, many suitable solutions are needed in managing and educating party members as well as promoting exemplary behavior in the spirit that the higher the position a party member holds, the more exemplary he or she must be./.