Hanoi guides voter feedback process for 16th National Assembly and People’s Council candidates
The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi on February 3 held a conference to guide the collection of comments and confidence votes from voters at candidates’ places of residence for those running for seats in the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.
Addressing the conference, Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee Tran Thi Phuong Hoa said the guidance aims to ensure the process is conducted democratically, transparently, and in strict compliance with the Law on Election of National Assembly Deputies and People’s Council Deputies.
Participants included representatives of the Standing Committees of the Hanoi Vietnam Fatherland Front at city and grassroots levels, as well as representatives of agencies and organizations introducing candidates.
At the meeting, Pham Ngoc Quynh, head of the Committee for Democracy, Supervision and Social Criticism, provided detailed guidance on procedures for organizing voter meetings at places of residence to gather comments and expressions of confidence for candidates. Delegates also discussed potential issues and practical challenges that may arise during implementation.
According to Pham Ngoc Quynh, feedback from voters at places of residence serves as an important basis for the Vietnam Fatherland Front to conduct the third round of consultations and finalize the list of qualified and credible candidates.
Under the guidelines, grassroots-level Fatherland Front committees will coordinate with local authorities to organize voter meetings, ensuring openness, seriousness, and adherence to legal regulations and election-related instructions from central authorities.
