Vietnam has witnessed significant political turmoil, marked by the abrupt resignations of several top officials, including the chairman of parliament and the president.
Now, the ruling Communist Party has announced the departure of Thuong Thi Mai, one of the nation’s highest-ranking leaders, from her posts. This development marks the third high-profile exit in just two months, underscoring the ongoing political shake-up within the one-party state.
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Thuong Thi Mai, aged 66, held a prominent position within Vietnam’s leadership hierarchy, serving as the only female member in the powerful Politburo, the elite decision-making body of the country. In addition, she held a crucial role as a permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat. The Communist Party cited “violations and shortcomings” as the reason for her forced resignation, although specific details regarding these allegations remain undisclosed.
With Thuong Thi Mai’s departure, the leadership landscape of Vietnam undergoes further transformation, with only two of the top five leaders retaining their positions.
This significant shift raises questions about the stability and direction of the nation’s governance, particularly amidst an escalating anti-corruption campaign that has already led to multiple high-profile resignations.
During a recent meeting of the Communist Party’s central committee, significant decisions were made to address the vacancies created by Thuong Thi Mai’s exit. Four new candidates were nominated for the Politburo, which previously had 18 members but had been reduced to 12 following Mai’s dismissal.
These nominations reflect the party’s efforts to restore balance and continuity within its leadership ranks amidst the ongoing political flux. Additionally, the Communist Party also announced plans to propose replacements for the positions of house speaker and president to the national assembly.
While the names of these candidates were not disclosed, the upcoming parliamentary session, scheduled to commence on Monday, is expected to vote on these appointments along with the newly nominated Politburo members.
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Among the notable candidates put forward for the Politburo are Nguyen Trong Nghia, aged 62, who currently leads a sizable cybersecurity unit and serves as the party’s propaganda chief. Another candidate is Le Minh Hung, aged 53, a former central bank governor.
These individuals represent the party’s efforts to inject fresh perspectives and expertise into its leadership cadre amid the evolving political landscape of Vietnam.
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