Tran The Cuong, Standing Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Council and Standing Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Election Committee, inspects preparations for the national day in Son Tay Ward.
On February 28, Inspection Team No. 15 of the Hanoi Party Standing Committee reviewed preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils for the 2026–2031 term in Son Tay and Tung Thien wards and Doai Phuong Commune.
The delegation was led by Tran The Cuong, member of the Hanoi Party Standing Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Council and Standing Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Election Committee.
The team inspected facilities and voter list postings at Polling Station No. 3 in Son Tay ward, Polling Station No. 6 in Tung Thien ward and Polling Station at Army Officer College No. 1 in Doai Phuong Commune.
Reports from local Election Committees showed that preparations are being implemented seriously, in compliance with regulations and directives from central and city authorities.
In Doai Phuong Commune, where military personnel and defense workers account for a large share of voters, preparations were organized early and systematically. Five Election Boards were established across five electoral units, along with 42 polling teams comprising 447 members.
The commune has 45 polling stations located at village cultural houses and military units. At the time of inspection, many stations had completed decoration, while the rest were finalizing arrangements to meet the planned deadline.
The final list of candidates for the commune People's Council meets the required structure and composition criteria, including representation of women, youth, non-Party members and ethnic minorities.
Budget estimates have been prepared and submitted and contingency plans have been developed for security, disaster prevention, disease control and unexpected situations. Public opinion remains stable, with no election-related complaints reported.
In Son Tay and Tung Thien wards, communication campaigns have been intensified through grassroots broadcasting systems and visual propaganda, creating a festive and enthusiastic atmosphere.
Voter lists have been reviewed and publicly posted and procedures for candidate nomination and establishment of election bodies have been carried out in accordance with democratic and transparent regulations.
Standing Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Council and Standing Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Election Committee Tran The Cuong praised the proactive and responsible efforts of local Party committees, authorities and the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
He stressed that the upcoming elections are a particularly important political event for the country and the capital, strengthening the state apparatus and promoting citizens' democratic rights.
With limited time remaining and substantial tasks ahead, he warned against complacency.
He urged Doai Phuong to raise awareness among officials, Party members, and residents about the importance of the election, and to step up communication efforts so voters clearly understand the voting date, location and procedures.
Localities were instructed to carefully review and update voter lists, especially for migrant workers, temporary residents, vulnerable groups, the elderly and people with disabilities.
Specific support measures should be prepared to facilitate their participation and safeguard citizens' voting rights.
Vice Chairman Tran The Cuong meets the authorities of Doai Phuong Commune.
Emphasizing security as a prerequisite for success, he called for proactive monitoring of public opinion, timely resolution of complaints and strengthened coordination among forces to ensure order and safety at polling stations.
He said it needs to continue professional training for election staff, especially polling team members, ensuring accurate procedures and the flexible handling of situations without errors.
"The city encourages strong application of information technology to support management and timely, accurate reporting of results," he said.
Cuong affirmed that with thorough preparation and coordinated efforts, Son Tay, Tung Thien and Doai Phuong are well-positioned to organize a successful election that truly becomes a people's festival.
He expressed confidence that each voter will exercise responsibility in selecting capable and ethical representatives to build strong and effective local governance in the new development phase.