The ballot - the pride of the younger generation.

Ahead of the 16th National Assembly elections and the elections for People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term, many young people have proactively sought information, participated in forums, and supported the community in accessing knowledge about elections.

Ly Kieu Phuong - Student at Hanoi University of Culture:
Eagerly awaiting the day to exercise my civic rights.

As a first-year student at Hanoi University of Culture, I am counting down the days until the election of representatives to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term. This is the first time I will hold my ballot in my hand, directly choosing those who will represent the will and aspirations of the people as well as myself. Just thinking about that moment fills me with a mixture of pride and indescribable nervousness.

I am well aware that I am not just an observer, but have truly become a citizen with the right and obligation to participate in deciding important issues of the country and locality through the representatives in whom I have placed my trust.

Ly Kieu Phuong - Student at Hanoi University of Culture. Photo: PV

What made me even more excited was that recently, the school and student organizations have intensified their efforts to promote the election through social media. Articles, infographics, and short videos explaining the election process, the criteria for representatives, as well as the rights and responsibilities of voters, were presented vividly and clearly. Thanks to this, I not only grasped the basic information but also gained a deeper understanding of the political and legal significance of casting a ballot.

I realize that each ballot, though small, contributes to the collective strength, reflecting the trust and expectations of voters in their chosen candidates.

Tan Ta May - Student at the Vietnam Youth Academy:
The ballot becomes a milestone of maturity.

When I was a student, I only knew about elections through my parents' stories or the news. At the time, I thought it was an important event, but it still seemed quite distant from me. I didn't fully understand the meaning of a ballot or the rights and responsibilities of a citizen.

Tan Ta May - Student at the Vietnam Youth Academy. Photo by PV.

The atmosphere of preparation for election day spread throughout Hanoi, including where I studied, and helped me become aware of my rights and responsibilities. I proactively sought information about the candidates through official channels, carefully reading their biographies and action programs to gain a more complete understanding before making my choice.

Holding a ballot in my hand for the first time, I thought it wasn't just a legal formality, but also a milestone in my personal growth.

Nguyen Thanh Tung - Member of the Standing Committee of the Tay Tuu Ward Youth Union:
Creative propaganda, fostering a sense of responsibility among young people.

In addition to organizing voter outreach meetings in accordance with regulations, Tay Tuu ward directed the intensification of propaganda about the purpose, significance, and importance of the election through various channels. Information was regularly updated on platforms such as Zalo, fanpage, public address system, and the ward's electronic information portal, helping people easily access and fully understand the information in a timely manner.

Nguyen Thanh Tung - Member of the Standing Committee of the Tay Tuu Ward Youth Union. Photo: PV

In particular, the role of the Youth Union organization was clearly demonstrated in propaganda work targeting young people. The ward's Youth Union proactively disseminated information through digital platforms, organized conferences and thematic activities on elections; and launched competitions to learn about election laws and drawing contests with lively and relatable content.

In the context of rapidly developing digital technology, election-related communication has been implemented flexibly and creatively, yielding positive results. Short videos, infographics, and concise, easy-to-understand articles have been widely shared on social media, attracting the attention of many young people. In my opinion, this approach makes election information more relatable, less dry and more integrated into daily life.

The widespread impact of the propaganda activities has made a deep impression not only on me personally, but also on many other youth union members in the area.

Bui Thi Lanh - Thanh Xuan Ward, Hanoi:
Voting is a way of showing responsibility for the future.

I proactively sought information quite early on, from carefully reading the biographies and action programs of the candidates to following official websites and fan pages to ensure that the information I accessed was accurate and verified. I also participated in several seminars and youth forums on elections to listen to frank discussions surrounding civic responsibility, the role of elected bodies, and the expectations of young people for the new term.

Bui Thi Lanh (Thanh Xuan ward, Hanoi). Photo: PV

The more I learn, the more I realize that elections are not just a periodic political event, but an opportunity for every citizen to express their beliefs and opinions. The ballot, though small, contains choices on very specific issues: education policy, job opportunities, living environment, digital transformation, or conditions for young people to develop their abilities... Therefore, for me, voting is not just exercising a constitutional right, but also a way of demonstrating responsibility towards the future.

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