'The people's trust in the Party comes not from words, but from deeds.'

A happy government is one that proactively reaches out to the people, not one that waits for the people to reach out to it. It is a government where the satisfaction of the people is the ultimate goal, and the happiness and peace of mind of the staff are the driving force.

The 14th National Congress of the Party marked a new stage of development in thinking and action. The aspiration for national strength and prosperity was not only established in terms of vision but also concretized into a system of clear goals, orientations, and action requirements for the entire political system in the new stage of national development.

Listen to what the people have to say.

The Congress emphasized the need to thoroughly understand the viewpoint that "the people are the foundation," to maintain and strengthen the close relationship between the Party and the people, and to use the happiness and satisfaction of the people as a measure of the effectiveness of the work of Party organizations and the entire political system.

Students and their teacher welcomed General Secretary To Lam at the inauguration ceremony of the Si Pa Phin Primary and Secondary Boarding School ( Dien Bien province ) on January 31st.

The people are the center, subject, goal, driving force, and resource of development. All policies and guidelines must aim to improve the material and spiritual lives of the people, ensure the people's right to self-governance, respect, listen to, and rely on the people. The Party must maintain close ties with the people, wholeheartedly serve the people, be subject to the people's supervision, and be accountable to the people for all its decisions.

In the report on documents submitted to the 14th Party Congress, presented by General Secretary To Lam, it was clearly stated that the people's trust in the Party does not come from words but from actions, from the impartiality and integrity of officials, from the efficiency of the apparatus, from fairness in benefits, from the results of protecting legitimate rights and interests, and from the timely and thorough resolution of legitimate grievances of the people and businesses.

Entering a new phase, it is even more crucial to focus on building a strong foundation of public support. A strong foundation of public support leads to strong national defense and security. A strong foundation of public support ensures that reforms can be carried out effectively. A strong foundation of public support allows us to overcome any difficulties and resolve any challenges.

Firmly adhering to the principle that "the people are the foundation" and maintaining close ties with the people, Ms. Ha Thi Nga, Vice Chairwoman and Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, stated that it is necessary to promote democracy and the people's right to self-governance, institutionalizing the motto: "The people know, the people discuss, the people do, the people inspect, the people supervise, and the people benefit" as a mandatory process to ensure that the people truly know, discuss, do, inspect, supervise, and benefit from the results.

At the same time, she also noted the need to strengthen mechanisms for direct dialogue, organize annual campaigns such as "listening to the people," and apply technology and digital transformation to promptly listen to and respond to people's opinions, thereby enhancing social consensus and trust.

A powerful nation is not measured solely by GDP growth figures.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Lam, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairwoman of the People's Council of Tan Khanh Trung commune, Dong Thap province, believes that all policies and guidelines of the Party, and laws and regulations of the State must stem from the legitimate aspirations, rights, and interests of the people. Therefore, the development of a prosperous and thriving country must be closely linked to improving the material and spiritual lives of the people.

"A strong nation is not only measured by its economic size or GDP growth figures, but more importantly by the happiness index of its people. Prosperity only truly has meaning when every citizen feels well-fed, free, and happy," said Ms. Lam.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Lam - Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairwoman of the People's Council of Tan Khanh Trung commune, Dong Thap province. Photo: Pham Hai

From a local perspective, the female leader of Tan Khanh Trung commune believes that a "happy locality" is not an abstract concept but is composed of very specific elements.

It is a place where people's lives are stable, safe, and civilized. People not only have enough to eat and wear, but also enjoy the best healthcare, education, and cultural services, and live in a clean ecological environment.

It is a place where the government is close to the people, serving the people, a public administration that knows how to "share the people's worries and joys."

It is also a place with a close-knit and compassionate community, where neighborly bonds are strengthened, and traditional cultural values ​​are honored and preserved.

A happy locality is one where the government is close to the people, serves the people, and the public administration knows how to "share the people's worries and joys." (Illustration: VNN)

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Lam cited Tan Khanh Trung commune as a vivid example of the effort to create happiness from challenges. The commune was established by merging three units (Long Hung A, Long Hung B, and the former Tan Khanh Trung commune). After the merger, the locality faced the pressure of a large area, a large population, and an average starting point in terms of socio-economic development compared to neighboring localities. However, driven by a desire to improve, the commune's Party Committee has strived and achieved significant results.

Accordingly, in the leadership and guidance of the Party Committee and the government, the principle of "the people are the center" has always been deeply ingrained. The commune Party Committee determined that the merger was not merely a mechanical addition of population but a harmonious blend of wills. All resolutions of the Party Committee are aimed at the ultimate goal of contributing to improving the quality of life for the people. The commune Party Committee implements the motto "the people know, the people discuss, the people do, the people inspect, the people supervise, and the people benefit" in a substantive manner.

Social welfare work is carried out with the spirit of "leaving no one behind," focusing on achieving the goal of eliminating temporary housing and helping disadvantaged households settle down and make a living.

Furthermore, the commune is building a government that is close to the people and serves the people. The commune Party Committee has determined that a happy government is one that proactively reaches out to the people, not one that waits for the people to reach out to it. It is a government where the satisfaction of the people is the ultimate goal, and the happiness and peace of mind of the officials are the driving force.

According to Ms. Lam, the commune's Party Committee recognizes that safety is the prerequisite for happiness. With a determination to build a peaceful living environment, the commune's Party Committee has resolutely implemented the goal of a "drug-free area" through self-governance models and a "security camera" system.

To continue building Tan Khanh Trung into a happy locality, the Party Committee of the commune focuses on several groups of tasks and solutions such as: clearly defining economic growth as the means and the happiness of the people as the destination; building a service-oriented government: improving public service ethics, building a team of officials and civil servants who "respect the people, are close to the people, understand the people, learn from the people, and are responsible to the people"; maintaining security and order, building a solid people's security posture, so that every house, every road is a place of peace...

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/niem-tin-cua-nhan-dan-doi-voi-dang-khong-den-tu-loi-noi-ma-tu-viec-lam-2485708.html