Learn from Uncle Ho: Be close to the people, serve the people.

Imbued with the ideology of "putting the people first," the armed forces of Ca Mau province have implemented many creative and practical approaches, deepening the study and emulation of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, ethics, and style, making it a regular practice for every officer and soldier.

• Two-tiered local government: closer to the people, faster service.
• Building a militia force that is "close to the people, understands the people" and "knows, understands, and is knowledgeable."
• Closer to the people through changes at the grassroots level.

Upholding the spirit of serving the people.

Vinh Trach Ward borders Lai Hoa Commune, Can Tho City, and is home to over 4,600 Khmer and over 3,800 Chinese ethnic people. Based on the local situation and the need to ensure political security and social order, the Ward Police proposed the development and implementation of the "Little Heart" model of effective public relations on the internet.

The police in Vinh Trach ward packaged banh tet (Vietnamese sticky rice cake) to donate to needy people.

The model will be implemented from mid-2025, in the form of posting short clips recording the practical activities of local police forces in mobilizing the public, supporting the people, especially ethnic minority households, disadvantaged families, retired officials and the younger generation in the area.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Thum, Head of Vinh Trach Ward Police, said: “Over the past 10 months, the model has attracted more than 1 million views on the Vinh Trach Ward Police Facebook page. Many benefactors have joined hands to help, such as: providing 1,600 portions of rice, 1,600 portions of essential goods, supporting house repairs for disadvantaged households, sending children to charity classes to learn literacy, donating bicycles, new clothes, textbooks, clearing bushes, cooking compassionate meals for single-parent families and those with serious illnesses... The total value of these activities is approximately 1.2 billion VND.”

Furthermore, upholding the spirit of the "three bests": "Most disciplined - Most loyal - Closest to the people ," the ward police also deployed working groups in each neighborhood to directly assist citizens with residency procedures, identity cards, and electronic identification, especially the elderly, those in difficult circumstances, and those with limited access to public services, ensuring that citizens do not have to make multiple trips.

The unit mobilized 940 officers and soldiers to directly interact and work with the people, collecting 350 electronic identification accounts; distributing over 4,700 invitations to review and clean vehicle data, and conducting surveys and collecting data for the digital map of security and order. This was combined with propaganda, mobilization, and explanation of laws on security and order in residential areas, contributing to raising people's awareness of law compliance.

This model not only addresses material difficulties but also educates , guides ideology, and prevents negative factors such as poverty, lack of education, and ethnic divisions at their root, while maintaining sustainable security and order in the area. Through this, it contributes to launching a nationwide movement to protect national security with a new mindset, building a positive image of police officers at the grassroots level in the hearts of the people.

Mr. Lam Van Quang, a resident of Hamlet 2, shared: “The police came down to the households to guide people through administrative procedures, providing very thorough instructions. Thanks to this, elderly people and those who are not tech-savvy feel more at ease and no longer worry about administrative paperwork.”

Helping underprivileged students get to school.

At the Thoi Binh Waterway Police Station (Traffic Police Department, Provincial Police) located in Ho Thi Ky Commune, the "Three Best" emulation movement has been concretized by the unit through practical actions. Each officer and soldier demonstrates the highest level of responsibility in their work, handles tasks most effectively, and serves the people with the utmost dedication.

Officers at the Thoi Binh Waterway Police Station distribute leaflets promoting safety and security for people and vessels.

Accordingly, they not only performed patrol and control duties well but also directly visited each ferry terminal, vessel, and household along the river to disseminate information and guide people to strictly comply with legal regulations. At the same time, they developed and expanded self-governing models for waterway traffic safety; and encouraged vessel owners and terminal owners to sign commitments to comply with regulations, thereby ensuring the safety of people and vessels.

The unit's officers and soldiers also voluntarily contributed their salaries and mobilized social resources to help poor students overcome difficulties on their path to acquiring knowledge.

Lieutenant Colonel Pham Tan Dat, Head of Thoi Binh Water Police Station, informed: “On the occasion of the opening of the new school year and the end of the school year, the unit visited schools in the area to give gifts to encourage and motivate students who overcome difficulties and are studious. From the beginning of the year until now, through voluntary salary contributions and social mobilization, the unit has given 55 gifts to the children.”

For the border guards, the officers and soldiers of Cai Doi Vam Border Guard Post always have a special affection for the children here.

“Through models such as 'Helping Children Go to School' and 'Adopted Children of Border Guard Posts,' the unit not only provides material support but also cares for, accompanies, and guides the children in their studies and lives, creating conditions for them to go to school, nurture their dreams, and orient their future,” said Captain Nguyen Thanh Duy, Deputy Political Officer of Cai Doi Vam Border Guard Post.

Dang Khanh Bang, a 6th-grade student at Le Hong Phong Primary and Secondary School in Cai Doi Vam commune, is the youngest of two siblings. Her father works as a fisherman, and her mother runs a restaurant to support their education. With the help of the Border Guard, Khanh Bang has become even more confident in her studies.

Officers from the Cái Đôi Vàm Border Guard Station visited and encouraged Đặng Khánh Băng in her studies.

"The border guards have been supporting me with monthly allowances, school supplies, rice, gifts, and lots of encouragement and help. Thanks to them, my second semester exam results are much better than before," Khánh Băng confided.

Through concrete, practical, and humane actions, the provincial armed forces continuously make the study and emulation of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, ethics, and style a regular driving force, contributing to enhancing the image of soldiers who are always close to the people and serve the people .

Thanh Hai

Source: https://baocamau.vn/hoc-bac-gan-dan-vi-dan-a128918.html