The election time at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities starts at 7am in the lobby on the first floor of Building E of the school. This is polling station No. 14 of Thanh Xuan Trung Ward, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi. Voters go to the polls on time, declare their health, have their temperature measured, and disinfect before entering to participate in the election.
Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan (Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities) shared: "The school has strictly and closely implemented safe election procedures, thoroughly guiding voters. Information about the delegates was also sent to the students in advance. The school also seriously implemented epidemic prevention work. Voters had their health declared, body temperature measured, hands sanitized and distanced throughout the election process. Students who went to vote for the first time were also very excited and enthusiastic to participate in the national festival, demonstrating their rights and responsibilities as citizens, as well as the close coordination between the school and the government, teachers in the Election Steering Committee and student voters.
Associate Professor, Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh (Vice Principal of the School, Head of the Election Steering Committee) emphasized: "The election is a great festival for all people, a profound democratic activity, an important political event in the social life of the country and each locality. The vast majority of 675 voters have the honor of voting for the first time to exercise their rights and responsibilities as masters. The school deeply believes that voters will wisely choose the most outstanding people, with virtue and talent, worthy of representing all classes of people to participate in the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term."
Associate Professor, Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh sealed the ballot box before voters cast their votes.
Members of the Election Committee of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities take a souvenir photo
The election took place in an orderly, serious, regulated, safe atmosphere, with a clear division of labor between units. The school also prepared scenarios and response plans for unexpected situations to ensure a successful and safe election.
Voters must make a health declaration before entering the polling station.
Voters have their temperature taken and are disinfected to ensure their health.
Voters are instructed to line up and keep distance according to regulations.
Voters learn about their representatives before voting.
Holding a ballot for the first time to participate in an election, voters were very nervous but still excited to join in the joy of people across the country.
The number of voters participating in today's election was 675, accounting for more than 10% of the total number of students studying at the school. The number of voters expected to vote was more than 2,000. However, due to the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, many students returned to their hometowns and participated in the election at other units in Hanoi. In these cases, the school promptly allowed them to re-register and reported to their superiors.
Hoang Thi Phuoc (Class 62 - Faculty of Psychology) expressed: "The first time I participated in the election, I was quite nervous. I woke up early to prepare for school. At the polling station, Covid-19 prevention equipment was also fully prepared. We had to declare our health, have our temperature taken and sit apart during the election. Before that, I had carefully researched the delegates at home, so the steps on election day were very quick, objective and effective."
Voters are guided and supported by volunteer students from the School's Student Volunteer Team.
Pham Quang Vu, a member of the Student Volunteer Team, said: “As volunteers, taking the lead in supporting students in participating in the election, we are determined to uphold our sense of responsibility and also be vigilant against the Covid-19 pandemic. After completing our mission, I will also carry out my election work.”
Voting will last until 7pm on May 23.
Author:Tran Minh
