Lao Front for National Development
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The Lao Front for National Development (LFND; Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "Lang".) is a Laotian popular front founded in 1979, and led by the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. Its task is to organize Laotian mass mobilization, and other socio-political, organizations. In 1988, its tasks were expanded to include certain ethnic minority affairs.[1] It is also in charge of religious affairs; all religious organizations within Laos must register with the LFND.[2]
Presidents
| Name | Period |
|---|---|
| Souphanouvong | 1979–1986 |
| Phoumi Vongvichit | 1986–1991 |
| Maisouk Xaysompheng | 1991-1996 |
| Oudom Khattiya | 1996–1998 |
| Sisavath Keobounphanh | 2001–2011 |
| Phandoungchit Vongsa | 2011–2016 |
| Xaysomphone Phomvihane | 2016–2021 |
| Sinlavong Khoutphaitoun | 2021–present |
Formerly Front organisations
- Neo Lao Issara (Free Lao Front) (1950–1956), chairman: Souphanouvong
- Neo Lao Hak Sat (Lao Patriotic Front) (1956–1979), chairman: Souphanouvong
Electoral history
National Assembly elections
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | ~33% | Template:Composition bar | Increase 9 | Increase 1st | ||
| 1960 | Template:Composition bar | Decrease 9 | Decrease | |||
| 1989 | 100% | Template:Composition bar | Increase 79 | Increase 1st | Sole legal coalition | |
| 1992 | 2,009,727 | 100% | Template:Composition bar | Increase 6 | Steady 1st | Sole legal coalition |
| 1997 | 2,284,632 | 100% | Template:Composition bar | Increase 14 | Steady 1st | Sole legal coalition |
| 2002 | 2,543,403 | 100% | Template:Composition bar | Increase 10 | Steady 1st | Sole legal coalition |
| 2006 | 2,819,904 | 100% | Template:Composition bar | Increase 6 | Steady 1st | Sole legal coalition |
| 2011 | 3,230,000 | 100% | Template:Composition bar | Increase 17 | Steady 1st | Sole legal coalition |
| 2016 | 3,657,026 | 100% | Template:Composition bar | Increase 17 | Steady 1st | Sole legal coalition |
| 2021 | 3,973,017 | 100% | Template:Composition bar | Increase 14 | Steady 1st | Sole legal coalition |
References
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- ↑ International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs Script error: No such module "webarchive".
- ↑ USCIRF Annual Report 2009 - The Commission's Watch List: Laos Script error: No such module "webarchive".
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