(VOVWORLD) -The Central Highlands’ special, remote, and border areas completed early voting on Saturday. The early election was carried out seriously and in accordance with regulations, ensuring the rights and obligations of voters from various backgrounds and regions.
 Ba Na O2 village in Vinh Son commune is the only place in Gia Lai province that holds early elections. Photo: VOV |
Village O2 in Vinh Son commune was the only place in Gia Lai province where early voting was held this time. This isolated Ba Na village, located on a mountaintop nearly 50 km from the commune center, faces rugged terrain. But, a large number of voters were present at the polling station in the communal house from early morning to cast their ballots.
“The villagers temporarily set aside their livelihoods, their farming and agricultural work to gather at the polling station in the communal house. Holding the ballot in their hands, we are very proud to exercise their democratic right to elect National Assembly and People's Council representatives,” said Mr. Dinh Van Kien, a voter from O2 village.
On the same day, in Dak Lak province, 11 polling areas belonging to the armed forces also held early elections so that officers and soldiers continue their duties of patrolling and protecting the border and ensuring political security and social order on the official election day, March 15.
Private Y Keo Niê, 303rd Battalion (584th Regiment), Hoa Phu commune, who cast his ballot for the first time, told us, “I am very happy and proud to be able to vote for the National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels right here at my unit. I have made my choice and I hope the representative I vote for will contribute to building a prosperous and strong Dak Lak province.”
 Young soldiers at Battalion 303, Regiment 584, Dak Lak Provincial Military Command cast their votes in the early election. Photo: VOV |
On the front lines of the Fatherland, at many checkpoints along the more than 71 km long border of Dak Lak province, supplementary ballot boxes were brought to the location so that officers and soldiers on duty could exercise their right to vote. Captain Phan Van Hoang, Se Re Pok Border Guard Post, shared, “Being able to vote while on duty, I feel very honored and proud. This is a soldier’s right and a responsibility to the country.”
Dak Lak province also organized early voting at Detention Center No. 1 of the Provincial Police, ensuring the right to vote for those temporarily detained or imprisoned.