On the afternoon of 2/7, Party General Secretary To Lam met with voters in Hanoi's 1st constituency, encompassing 11 newly established wards from the former Ba Dinh, Dong Da, and Hai Ba Trung districts.
Many voters expressed support for the nationwide administrative restructuring. Doan Mai (82 years old, Dong Da ward) said that calling it a "reorganization of the realm," as the General Secretary put it, demonstrates the strategic vision and responsibility of the Party leader. She suggested effectively repurposing former administrative buildings as cultural centers and public service hubs.
Tran Thi To Tam (Giang Vo ward) shared that initially, people were concerned about paperwork and administrative procedures after the merger. However, thanks to clear and consistent communication, people are now reassured. "Timely and transparent information is crucial to prevent confusion during the implementation of the new administrative model," she said.
Hoang Tuyen (Ngoc Ha ward) urged the Party and State to strengthen market surveillance and take strict action against counterfeit and low-quality goods, considering it vital for public health and social stability—prerequisites for economic development and improving living standards, as mentioned by the General Secretary.
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Party General Secretary To Lam speaks at the voter meeting on the afternoon of 2/7. Photo: Hoang Phong |
Party General Secretary To Lam speaks at the voter meeting on the afternoon of 2/7. Photo: Hoang Phong
The General Secretary expressed his pleasure at seeing citizens understand the Party and State's policies and actively contribute to their implementation. He stated that the administrative apparatus is now streamlined, reorganized effectively, and the country's development direction is clear. The current focus is on the entire system working together to achieve major goals, particularly becoming a high-income developed country by 2045. To reach a per capita income of over 20,000 USD, Vietnam must increase it more than fourfold in the next 20 years—requiring rapid development.
"Now we have a lean team, unity, and a future direction. Everyone must run; no one can lag behind," the General Secretary said, acknowledging the difficulty of this task but emphasizing the determination required to fulfill this political responsibility.
The General Secretary identified the immediate priority as successfully organizing Party congresses at all levels, starting from the grassroots. He cited Dong Da ward's preparations for its first Party Congress, emphasizing attention to documents, personnel, and development vision. If every ward performs well, the city will develop, leading to the success of the City Party Congress and the National Congress.
He urged the entire political system to strive towards the goals of the 13th National Party Congress Resolution, including economic growth targets. Administrative restructuring should not affect overall results. In the first six months of the year, despite global economic and political fluctuations, Vietnam achieved approximately 70% of its targets—a positive outcome to be built upon.
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Voters from 11 new wards of the former Ba Dinh, Dong Da, and Hai Ba Trung districts at the meeting on the afternoon of 2/7. Photo: Hoang Phong |
Voters from 11 new wards of the former Ba Dinh, Dong Da, and Hai Ba Trung districts at the meeting on the afternoon of 2/7. Photo: Hoang Phong
Affirming the Party's ultimate goal of improving people's lives, the General Secretary stressed that economic growth must be accompanied by comprehensive improvements in both material and spiritual well-being. "Today, people need not only to eat their fill but to eat well and healthily; not only to dress warmly but also fashionably. People also need to enjoy culture, global civilization, and proudly showcase Vietnamese culture internationally. We are entirely capable of achieving this," he affirmed.
He also announced that the goal of eliminating temporary and dilapidated housing nationwide would be completed by 31/8. This is a significant effort by all levels and sectors to ensure equal access to living conditions, education, and healthcare, so that "no one is left behind."
Vo Hai
