The people trust the Party, and the villages are changing.

Going back more than 10 years, in the villages of the Hmong ethnic minority in Son La province, there were naive people who believed in a non-existent "separate state." They blindly followed this belief, doing foolish things, and ultimately paid a heavy price when they became entangled in legal troubles.

The story of those who return.

They are people who once went astray, and after serving their prison sentences, they have returned to the protective embrace of their families, with the support of the police force and local Party committees and authorities. Life is very different now as they are gradually rising above their circumstances, "stepping through the dark mist" of their past.

After nearly half a day's journey from the center of Son La , we finally arrived at Suoi To commune, Son La province. After years of being overshadowed by misinformation, the most noticeable thing is the new vitality now present in every house and village of the Mong people here.

Thanks to the comprehensive implementation of programs and policies supporting socio -economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, people's lives have improved significantly, and the poverty rate has decreased year by year. Infrastructure has been invested in, and roads to villages have been expanded, creating favorable conditions for trade, production development, and improved quality of life.

The Son La Security Forces are working in close proximity to the people, following a "three-together" approach.

Looking at the prosperous village today, no one would imagine that in the past, this land was once home to people who, due to their naivety, were deceived and lured by "sweet" promises of a comfortable life if they followed evil people to establish a "separate state."

Recalling those days, Mr. Mua A Say told us that after serving his sentence and returning to his hometown, he clearly realized his mistake. "When life was difficult, with a large family, promises of a wealthy life, where I wouldn't have to work but would still have plenty, blinded me," Mr. Mua A Say confided.

But reality has taught him that his homeland, his roots, and his family are the most sacred bonds. "Whether Hmong, Thai, Muong, or Kinh, everyone hopes for a happy family, their children's education, and a comfortable life," Say shared. Now, his greatest desire is to focus on work and production, raise his children to adulthood, and contribute to the development of his village.

The harvest was bountiful, and the people of Son La enjoyed a prosperous life.

The story of Mr. Hờ Nệnh Tùng in Nậm Ty commune is also a similar lesson. Influenced by distorted narratives, he participated in preparing flags and clothing for activities related to the so-called "Mong State." However, after being informed and having things explained to him, he realized he had been deceived and deeply regretted his actions.

After returning to his hometown, he focused on developing his family's economy, taking care of production, and building a stable life. For generations, the Hmong people have passed down the song: "A bird has a nest, a Hmong person has a homeland." This simple song not only reminds them of their roots but also expresses their deep love for their homeland and country.

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The beautiful customs, traditions of solidarity, and the will to overcome difficulties have become the foundation for the Hmong people and other ethnic groups to work together to build a new life. Over the years, Mr. Tung has boldly shifted his production focus. Instead of just growing corn and cassava with low yields and economic efficiency as before, he began cultivating coffee seedlings, hoping to open up a new path for his family.

When security officers are a pillar of support

Over the past period, the security forces of Son La Provincial Police have proactively coordinated with commune-level police forces to closely monitor the local situation, promote the role of influential people in the community, and build and replicate many self-governing models for security and order.

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Colonel Tran Van Hung, Head of the Internal Security Department of the Provincial Police, shared: “The lives of those who have completed their prison sentences and returned to their hometowns and villages are now very different. Thanks to the successful implementation of the nationwide movement to protect national security, combined with economic development, poverty reduction, and new rural construction programs, a combined strength has been created in maintaining peace and security in the villages.”

“The lands once covered with opium poppies are now gradually being replaced by the green of fruit trees, industrial crops, and economic forests. Children are going to school, new, spacious houses are being built, and successive harvests of sweet fruits are clear images of the changes in the highlands of Son La, and a great joy for the people's security officers on the silent front lines,” emphasized Colonel Tran Van Hung, Head of the Internal Security Department of the Son La Provincial Police.

Like Mùa A Say and Hờ Nệnh Tùng, Giàng Bả Chống also made mistakes in the past. But now, with the support and assistance of the local Party committee, government, commune police officers, and especially the regular education provided by the security forces of Sơn La province, he believes that with hard work, careful planning, and continuous effort, his life will become more prosperous, his children will have better educational opportunities, and their lives will be more comfortable.

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“In Huoi Hua village today, many people share the same belief. They believe in the changes that are happening every day in the highland Hmong villages. They believe that a prosperous life is not a distant dream, but is being built from the hillsides, the harvests, and the will to improve of each person in their homeland,” shared Giang Ba Chong.

Assessing the changes in the Mong ethnic minority areas of Son La province, Colonel Vi Quyen Chu, Deputy Director and Head of the Security Investigation Agency of the Son La Provincial Police, said that in recent years, with the attention and investment of the Party and the State, and the involvement of the entire political system, the material and spiritual lives of the Mong ethnic minority have seen many positive changes. From areas that were once very difficult and had poor transportation, many villages have now received investment in synchronized infrastructure, with electricity, roads, schools, and health stations gradually being completed.

A new life in the Hmong village.

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According to Colonel Vi Quyen Chu, the most encouraging aspect is not only the economic changes but also the shift in people's awareness. People are increasingly trusting in the Party's policies and guidelines, and the State's laws and regulations; they are also raising their vigilance against distorted narratives and schemes that exploit ethnic and religious issues to divide national unity.

“Peaceful villages, bountiful harvests, children attending school regularly, and the people's faith in the future are the clearest evidence of the changes in the Mong ethnic minority region today,” shared Colonel Vi Quyen Chu, Deputy Director and Head of the Security Investigation Agency of the Son La Provincial Police.

The wide, open roads, the national electricity grid illuminating the villages, the endless green hills covered with fruit trees, and the radiant smiles of children in classrooms today are the fruits of the unity and tireless efforts of the Hmong people on their journey to build a new life.

From this experience, the people have even more confidence in the policies and guidelines of the Party and the People's Public Security force, working together with the local government to develop the economy, maintain peace in their villages, and build a bright future for future generations.

Cao Thien

Source: https://cand.vn/dan-tin-dang-ban-lang-doi-thay-post814453.html