Early in the morning, in the capital Phnom Penh, the rally and march ending the election campaign of the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) chaired by General Hun Manet, member of the CPP Central Committee Standing Committee and CPP candidate in the Phnom Penh city constituency, with the participation of nearly 80,000 CPP supporters across the capital took place under the rain.

A large rally of the Cambodian People's Party on the final day of the election campaign. Photo: AKP

Speaking to his supporters, General Hun Manet thanked all the supporters who have devoted themselves over the past days, campaigning for the election regardless of rain or shine with strong will and complete love for the CPP as well as strictly complying with all regulations of the National Election Committee (NEC).

General Hun Manet called for the July 23 election to be a day of great significance for Cambodia. “In order to continue to maintain peace, political stability and prosperity, voters should go to the polls, especially vote for the CPP,” he said.

General Hun Manet affirmed that over the past 44 years, the CPP has always stood shoulder to shoulder with the Cambodian people in all circumstances, leading the people to overcome all difficulties and challenges, especially when the country was on the brink of genocide, to rebuild and build a peaceful and prosperous country like today.

“History has proven that only the CPP has the ability and capacity to lead Cambodia towards a bright future, so voting for the CPP is truly voting for ourselves,” General Hun Manet told voters.

The Cambodian People's Party holds a rally on the final day of the election campaign. Photo: AKP

Besides the CPP, several other political parties also held marches and other activities across the country on July 21. There will be 18 political parties participating in the political race in the 2023 Cambodian election.

July 22 is a “white day” when all election campaigning activities are banned, and on Sunday (July 23), 23,789 polling stations nationwide will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for eligible voters to cast their ballots, under the witness of 333 international observers from 65 countries and international organizations and nearly 90,000 observers from 134 domestic organizations and associations.

DOAN TRUNG (according to AKP)

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