Over 69 million voters to cast ballots in general election
VOV.VN - As many as 69,198,594 eligible voters are expected to go to the polls on May 23 to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly and grassroots-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure.
Preparations for Election Day have been completed and all localities are ready for the general election.
Localities have made and published lists of candidates at polling stations for voters to learn about the candidates’ profiles.
They have also developed scenarios for the voting to take place safely in far-flung areas and detention camps, and in the event the COVID-19 is spreading far and wide.
Local administration have been required to work closely with their Election Committees to ensure security, social order and safety as well as COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control for the election.
The 15th National Assembly is set to hold its first session on July 20 after 500 deputies are elected.
Most importantly, the new deputies will elect the NA Chairman, Vice Chairmen, NA Standing Committee members, NA General Secretary, and heads of NA Committees.
They will also elect the State President, Vice State President, Prime Minister, Chief Judge of the Supreme People’s Court and Head of the Supreme People’s Procuracy.
