Over 69 million voters to cast ballots in General Election Day
VGP - 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.
The lists and profiles of candidates are made public at all polling stations while scenarios for the voting have been evaluated amidst the pandemic time.
About 84,767 teams have been formulated to run polling stations.
So far, preparations for the General Election have been completed and all localities stand ready for the event.
As regulated, all candidates shall be required to meet with voters to present their action plans and must end their electoral campaigns 24 hour before the general election day .
The 15th National Assembly is set to hold its first session on July 20 after 500 deputies are elected, during which the NA Chairman, Vice Chairmen, NA Standing Committee members, NA General Secretary, and heads of NA Committees will be elected.
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./.
By Kim Anh
