Don't hide the "people's power" to distort the idea of "People are the country, the state is the boat"

Đại tá, Nhà báo Phùng Kim Lân - Tổng cục Chính trị QĐND Việt Nam |

On reactionary social networking sites, there have recently appeared a number of articles about Nguyen Trai's idea of "People are the country, the state is the boat". Those articles analyzed the developments in some countries around the world in recent times, then Associated, distorted, denied the role of the State of Vietnam and said that "lifting a boat, overturning a boat is the right of the people"... This is a very wrong, stimulating propaganda, aimed at plotting dark political goals.

Concept reckoning tricks

From the situation in some countries, "make people remember Nguyen Trai's immortal saying", at first, many people thought that the association was just a coincidence, but thinking deeply, they saw that it was an empty story, a trick to sow skepticism, and incite opposing ideology. By deliberately distorting, distorting, and interpreting the teachings of ancestors, reactionary and reactionary forces are gradually implementing plans to disrupt social perception. They compared Nguyen Trai's ideology to the people's "right" to overthrow a legitimate government, especially the people's government - which is a manifestation of the will and aspirations of the people.

The metaphor of distorting the quintessence of national ideology as stated is not random but is intentional and clearly reveals the dark plan. The purpose of this trick is to spread skepticism, incite opposing ideology among the people, and gradually reduce trust in the Party, State and socialist regime in Vietnam.

The reactionaries agreed to " protests and riots" abroad with the stable and developed reality of Vietnam. From there, they justified that "the people have the right to overthrow the government". This is an unfounded and reactionary luan, aimed at breaking the great national unity bloc, spreading wrong and hateful ideas among the people.

correct understanding of Nguyen Trai's ideology

The original meaning of Nguyen Trai's saying "People are the country, kings are the boat...". This saying has a profound meaning about the central role of the people in building and preserving the country. However, the understanding of this idea needs to be placed in the context of history, politics and specific philosophical ideas of the times as well as the goal of stability and development of the country.

The origin of the saying "People are the country, kings are the boat..." comes from Confucian thought and political practice of Dai Viet during the early Le Dynasty. Saying "People are the country", Nguyen Trai wants to affirm that the masses are a large force with great power. With the saying "the king is the boat", Nguyen Trai wants to point out that the ruling people need to rely on the people and care for the people. If he did not fulfill his duty, he could be "turned over". Here, Nguyen Trai wants to emphasize the decisive role of the people in the existence of the government and the regime. The saying People are the country, the king is the boat does not mean that the people have the right to overthrow the peoples government.

Nguyen Trai's ideology emphasizes the role of the masses, but it is to remind the state and the ruling class to be for the people, to care for the people... That ideology does not encourage riots or overthrow. We cannot distort this idea and cannot even moreover turn it into an excuse for using violence or causing social chaos to change the government.

In modern times, the people's government is the government of the people, by the people and for the people. Government is built from the will of the people through democratic mechanisms. The overthrow of the people's government is not a just act, because it goes against the principle of the rule of law state and social stability.

Nguyen Trai's ideology supports the government's correction and examination of mistakes. This does not mean the elimination and overthrow of the government. If the government makes mistakes or is short-lived, people can contribute their opinions, reflect, and fight in moderation, but not encourage the rebellion. Nguyen Trai once emphasized the "people's strengthening, doing a deep and lasting success", meaning holding the people's heart to preserve the country and the regime - not inciting, inciting, dividing or rebelliousness.

Nguyen Trai's idea of "People are the country, the king is the boat" is a profound reminder to us of the extremely important role of the people in the existence of the government and the regime.

Practice affirms the idea of "people are the root"

Contrary to the distorted luan of hostile and reactionary forces, the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is the state of the people, by the people and for the people. According to Nguyen Trai's ideology, "the people are the root" is the source of national strength, and at the same time is the guiding principle in the leadership and direction of the Party and State of Vietnam.

Over the past 80 years, our State has not only affirmed respect and protection of human rights but also done its utmost to ensure and implement human rights in practice. Through building, constantly perfecting the legal system and implementing specific measures, our State always aims to develop the economy, culture, and society, so that all people have an increasingly fulfilling life in material aspects, rich in spirit; building a democratic, fair, and civilized society.

The Vietnamese State has always been consistent in that people are both the goal and the driving force for the cause of national construction. People are the center of socio-economic policies, promoting and protecting human rights is an important factor for sustainable development, ensuring the success of industrialization and modernization of the country. All policies, guidelines and policies of the Party and State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are aimed at striving for the goal of "rich people, strong country, democracy, fairness, civilization", all for people and for people.

The melody of distorting the idea of "People are the country, the state is the boat" is actually a hidden trick of "people's democracy, human rights" to incite and sabotage the Party, State and People of Vietnam. reality requires each of our cadres, party members and people to be extremely alert, clearly identifying the reactionary nature of that false statement. Thereby, maintaining the belief in the leadership of the Party, the management of the State and the superiority of the regime while proactively and resolutely fighting and rejecting those false accusations.

Đại tá, Nhà báo Phùng Kim Lân - Tổng cục Chính trị QĐND Việt Nam
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