(VOVworld)- The Election for the 14^th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2016-2021 term take place all over Vietnam. More than 69 million Vietnamese voters are present at more than 91,000 polling stations to choose their competent representatives. The exciting atmosphere is spreading from urban to rural, remote and mountainous areas.                                

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong exercised his  right and duty at the polling station No3 in Nguyen Du ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong cast vote at polling station No3 in Nguyen Du ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi

After casting his ballot, Mr. Trong told the media: “I think all voters including me want candidates for the National Assembly and People’s Councils will wholeheartedly serve the country and the people and fully implement duties and responsibilities stipulated by the Constitution and law to take part in national governance. I hope that every elected candidate shares the same thoughts like us. The responsibilities of the National Assembly and People’s Councils are to carry out well the functions of building law, supervising and deciding major issues of the nation. I believe that each elected candidate is fully aware of their role and responsibility in fine-tuning our political system, including the National Assembly and the People’s Councils”.

President Tran Dai Quang cast his ballot in Nhan Chinh ward, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi

President Tran Dai Quang cast his ballot in Nhan Chinh ward, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi. He stressed the importance of the election, which helps build and consolidate the Vietnamese socialist state governed by law, by the people and for the people, meeting the need of national industrialization, modernization and international integration. He said: “I believe that the voters will uphold their sense of responsibility and right to mastery to wisely choose the best candidates for the 14^th National Assembly and People’s Councils, who will work with the Party and the State to lead the nation to successfully implement the resolution of the 12^th National Party Congress and realise the goal of rich people, strong country, equitable, democratic and civilized society”.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his wife vote in Vinh Bao, Hai Phong city

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc cast his vote in Vinh Bao town, Hai Phong city. He told reporters that the voting shows the country’s democracy and citizens’ duties and rights.

After casting her ballot in Vinh Phuc ward, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan began an inspection tour of polling stations in the city.

National Asembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan votes in Vinh Phuc ward, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi

Ms. Ngan commented what she had seen: “It’s encouraging that voters are very keen and careful in choosing candidates, instead of indifference. The dissemination of information on election has been carried out well, making people aware of their rights and duties”.