Early election day in Xiangyang

(Baonghean.vn) – On the morning of May 20, 8,909 voters in 42 early voting areas in 6 extremely disadvantaged communes in the mountainous district of Tuong Duong, including 4 border communes, eagerly went to vote for deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2016-2021 term.

The early election day in Ban Xan (Thai ethnic village), Huu Khuong commune, Tuong Duong district was truly a joyful day. Everywhere in the village was brightly decorated with flags, banners, posters,

From early morning, 545 Ban Xan voters in traditional, neat costumes eagerly went to the polling station - the village community cultural house. Everyone was looking forward to the moment of holding the ballot in their hands.

Mong ethnic people in Tuong Duong district were excited to go to the polls. Photo:May Huyen

Even though they have carefully studied the brief biographies of the candidates, at the polling station, voters still look at them one more time to choose those with both virtue and talent who will represent their will and aspirations to the competent agencies and departments in the fields.

At exactly 7:00 a.m. on May 20, polling station No. 5, Xan village, Huu Khuong commune officially opened.

Eager to receive voter cards and ballots to exercise the sacred rights and obligations of voters

The members of the election committee actively guided people to vote in accordance with the law. They chose good representatives, worthy of being people.

From early morning, voters in traditional costumes of the Mong, Thai, Tay Pong, and Kho Mu ethnic groups eagerly went to the community cultural houses of the villages to participate in the election. Photo:Dinh Ty

After the opening ceremony, the first ballots were solemnly put into the ballot box by village elders and prestigious people.

The feeling was thrilling, excited, and very sacred. Everyone took turns responsibly casting their ballots into the ballot box.

Joy was evident on every face of our people.

At the new resettlement village of Huoi Co (Khơ Mú village), Hữu Khuong commune, the early election day was a big festival. 152 voters in the village put aside their farming work and excitedly went to vote.

Tuong Duong district leaders congratulated the first voters in Huoi Co village for fulfilling their civic responsibilities well...

According to the assessment of the Tuong Duong District Election Committee, in the morning, the early election in the commune went well, with a high number of voters, ensuring safety and compliance with the law.

Thanh Son - Thanh Cuong