Exactly 80 years ago, on January 6, 1946, a landmark event in Vietnam’s history took place as Vietnamese people, for the first time, exercised their right through the ballot to directly choose and elect capable and virtuous representatives to shoulder the affairs of the nation. The success of the General Election marked the birth of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, today the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Exactly 80 years ago today, on January 6, 1946, Vietnam held its first General Election to elect the National Assembly. On the occasion of this momentous anniversary, Thoi Dai conducted an interview with Dr. Nguyen Si Dung on the significance and stature of this historic event, particularly in the context of the country standing on the threshold of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

The general elections have created a vivid illustration of the Vietnamese people’s strength.

Over 69 million voters across the country are going to the poll to choose new National Assembly and People's Council members of all levels for the 2021-2026 period.

Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang expects Vietnam's elections, slated for May 23, to be a resounding success