Mong and Khmu ethnic voters in Nghe An border area prepare to vote early

(Baonghean.vn) -Going up to the mountainous district of Ky Son, Nghe An to the units that held early elections on May 20, our first impression was the vibrant, excited atmosphere of the ethnic minority community waiting for the national festival.

By this afternoon, the streets of Ky Son district were decorated with colorful flags and flowers.

Along the 40km road from Muong Xen town to the communes where early elections were held, such as Huu Lap, Bao Thang..., everywhere you could see billboards, banners, slogans, and loudspeakers broadcasting election day propaganda, making the atmosphere of the village even more bustling. Along with that were the cheerful, bright eyes on the faces still covered in sweat after the day of clearing the fields.

At the headquarters of the People's Committee of Bao Thang commune, where the list of delegates was posted, although the early summer sun was gradually becoming harsh, we saw many people present, discussing and exchanging enthusiastically about issues of concern to them, and the wishes they wanted to send to the next National Assembly.

Voters learn about candidates' backgrounds at the polling station.

Mr. Cut Van Dao, Ca Da village, Bao Thang commune, said: “For the past month, our villagers have been thinking about and discussing the election, choosing who to vote for so that they can help our villagers have food and clothing without any shortages. After going to the fields and collecting firewood, we gather at the village chief's house to listen to the dissemination of the Election Law and communication about voting.”

According to Mr. Moong Pho Hoan, Secretary and Chairman of the Election Council of Bao Thang Commune: The commune has 417 households, with 2,076 people. In this election, the whole commune has 1,176 voters, divided into 5 voting groups. Up to now, all preparations for the election day are ready.

All preparations for early elections tomorrow morning (May 20) have been completed in Bao Thang commune.

In Nam Can commune, according to the reporter's records, currently 6 polling stations in the area have posted full lists of voters according to each voting area, including 1 early voting station including Nam Khien 1 and Nam Khien 2 villages. Regarding the material facilities serving the election, including locations, ballot boxes, and stamps, they are also ready.

On the voters' side, through the exchange, what we felt was that, in addition to the enthusiastic mood, voters also placed their trust in the delegates of this term. Mr. Lau Xay Phia, Nam Khien 2 village, said, "Up to now, I have gone through 70 farming seasons and have voted dozens of times. I always think that this is an important political event of the country, so I must participate in the election according to the law to promote my role and responsibility."

As for Lau Ba Tu, a young voter, this year is the first year he has been able to vote for National Assembly and People's Council deputies at all levels. Tu is excited: "Through the mass media, through the propaganda and dissemination work of village elders and village chiefs, I realize that the responsibility and honor of being a voter is very great. Therefore, tomorrow morning I will go to vote in person, ensuring I am on time, choosing worthy representatives who are people's people, to build the village more and more prosperous..."

Members of the District Election Steering Committee check ballot boxes at the polling stations.

It can be seen that, not only Bao Thang commune, Nam Can commune, near the election day, propaganda and agitation work in the highland communes of Ky Son district are even more focused. In addition to building clusters of billboards and hanging flags, banners, slogans, propaganda work on the loudspeaker system, loudspeaker vehicles for election day makes the atmosphere in the highland district even more bustling and exciting.

Nam Can border gate border guard station strengthens control during the election.

Mr. Vi Hoe, Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the Election Committee of Ky Son district, said: In order for the election day to take place tomorrow (May 20) to be successful, the district continues to direct propaganda work, focusing on remote communes. Regarding the facilities at the polling stations, the District Election Committee has directed the communes to review and carefully preserve them. Along with that, the District People's Committee and the District Election Committee have also directed the police force, the District Military Command and the People's Committees of communes and towns to arrange forces to be on duty, ensuring security and order before, during and after the election day, especially at the polling stations.

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