The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam has decided to expel Hoàng Văn Thắng, former Chairman of the Vietnam Large Dams and Water Resources Development Association and former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Nguyễn Thành Rum, former Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, from the party. This action follows serious violations of party ideology, morality, lifestyle, and regulations.
Expulsion of Hoàng Văn Thắng and Nguyễn Thành Rum
The decision was made after the Central Committee reviewed the recommendation of the Central Commission for Inspection. Both men are accused of violating party regulations and Vietnamese law in their official duties, including issues related to corruption, waste, and irregularities. Their actions caused significant financial damage to the state budget, public outcry, and damage to the reputation of the party and their respective government organizations.
Hoàng Văn Thắng’s Violations
Hoàng Văn Thắng is alleged to have agreed to receive money from Hoàng Dân Company and other consortium contractors. Specifically, he is accused of directing departments within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to collude and violate tendering regulations, helping Hoàng Dân and other contractors win projects with extended deadlines and repeatedly adjusted budgets.
Preliminary investigation findings suggest that his actions, and those of his accomplices, caused over 234 billion VND in damage to the state budget.
Nguyễn Thành Rum’s Violations
Nguyễn Thành Rum was previously sentenced to 4 years in prison for gross negligence and was pardoned in 2024. Details of his case are not included in this announcement, but it is clear that the violations relate to regulations during his tenure as Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Party Expulsion: Serious Consequences
Expulsion from the party is the most severe punishment for serious violations. It reflects the party’s commitment to combating corruption and upholding party discipline. This action also clearly emphasizes personal responsibility, particularly in public service, to protect the interests of the nation and society.
Conclusion
The Central Committee has decided to expel Hoàng Văn Thắng and Nguyễn Thành Rum from the party. This decision is a crucial step in the party’s ongoing effort to maintain the integrity and efficiency of state governance.
Reference
- Press release from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
- https://dantri.com.vn/xa-hoi/khai-tru-khoi-dang-voi-ong-hoang-van-thang-va-ong-nguyen-thanh-rum-20250314192013331.htm
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