Provincial leaders inspect election work in Dien Chau district and Cua Lo town.

On the morning of May 19, the provincial working delegation led by Mr. Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee conducted the second inspection and supervision of the election work in Dien Chau district and Cua Lo town. Photo: Thanh Quynh

Working with the provincial delegation, the representative of Dien Chau district's leadership said that the preparation work for the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term was carefully prepared by 37 communes and towns in the whole locality, fully implemented and on schedule according to the provisions of the Election Law and the plan of the Nghe An Provincial Election Committee.

Dien Chau district has 287 polling stations with 211,313 voters. Up to now, 100% of polling stations have completed posting voter lists on time according to the law.

The security, order and social safety situation in the district is basically stable, people are interested in electing representatives with both virtue and talent.

Regarding the prevention and control of Covid-19, the District Election Committee has issued guidelines for election work according to each epidemic level to assess and establish a subcommittee for epidemic prevention and control to deploy appropriate epidemic prevention and control work. In the election areas, medical equipment such as electronic body temperature measuring machines, medical masks, and hand sanitizers have been fully provided. Before the election, all polling areas were disinfected carefully and safely.

The inspection team reviewed and discussed the contents that need to be completed and overcome at the election areas. Photo: Thanh Quynh

The locality has also accurately checked the list of voters registered for permanent and temporary residence to distribute ballots in accordance with regulations. At the same time, members of the election team have been trained to have a firm grasp of the profession as well as the guiding documents so that members can have a firm grasp when guiding people to comply with the regulations.

Representing the working delegation, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long acknowledged and evaluated the efforts of Dien Chau district in preparing for election day.

From the practice of survey points in the three communes of Dien Yen, Dien Hong, Dien Ky, he requested that the locality needs to implement well two key issues. Firstly, it is necessary to focus on better directing propaganda work using visual methods at polling stations and in residential areas. In particular, there must be solutions to ensure good environmental sanitation, especially at polling stations located near main roads and inter-village roads.

Second, there needs to be synchronous and scientific measures in the work of preventing and combating the Covid-19 epidemic before, during and after election day. For voters who are in centralized quarantine or home quarantine, it is necessary to develop appropriate and safe plans so that voters can fully exercise their rights and obligations in an absolute manner. Ensure that election day is a complete success, achieving the highest voter turnout rate.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long inspected the work of preventing and fighting the Covid-19 epidemic at the polling station in Dong Ky village (Dien Ky commune, Dien Chau district). Photo: Thanh Quynh

The provincial working delegation also inspected and supervised election preparations in Nghi Thuy, Nghi Thu and Thu Thuy wards of Cua Lo town.

Through the inspection, the delegation noted that the local election preparation work was carried out methodically and closely following the regulations and instructions of the Election Committee, the Provincial Election Steering Committee and relevant agencies.

In particular, propaganda work is highly appreciated when the town has maximized the means of propaganda, especially the grassroots radio and television system. Along with the visual and mobile propaganda method, it has created high consensus in society, helping voters clearly understand their rights and obligations as well as the brief biographies and action programs of candidates for the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term.

Checking election preparations in Nghi Thuy, Nghi Thu and Thu Thuy wards of Cua Lo town. Photo: Thanh Quynh

Talking with local authorities, comrade Bui Dinh Long suggested that Cua Lo town continue to identify ensuring security, social order and safety and health for the election as a central and continuous task of the entire political system.

At the same time, arrange human resources, means, medicines, and equipment to effectively carry out epidemic prevention and control work; prepare response plans at medical teams and hospitals to promptly handle cases requiring medical intervention on election day.

Comrade Bui Dinh Long talks with secretaries and block leaders at the election teams. Photo: Thanh Quynh

He also requested localities to strengthen inspection and supervision of election preparation work to promptly detect errors in the performance of tasks and promptly correct them before the election day.

At the same time, it is necessary to propagate and encourage people of all walks of life to promote the spirit of self-awareness and proactive participation in the election; ensure social consensus so that the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term is safe, achieves the best results, and is in accordance with regulations.