The Lao Front for National Development (LFND; , ) 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.International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs It is also in charge of religious affairs; all religious organizations within Laos must register with the LFND.USCIRF Annual Report 2009 - The Commission's Watch List: Laos
Presidents Name PeriodSouphanouvong1979–1986Phoumi Vongvichit1986–1991Maisouk Xaysompheng1991-1996Oudom Khattiya1996–1998Sisavath Keobounphanh2001–2011Phandoungchit Vongsa2011–2016Xaysomphone Phomvihane2016–2021Sinlavong Khoutphaitoun2021–2026Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune2026-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 ElectionVotes%Seats+/–PositionGovernment1958~33% 9 1st 1960 9 1989100% 79 1st 19922,009,727100% 6 1st 19972,284,632100% 14 1st 20022,543,403100% 10 1st 20062,819,904100% 6 1st 20113,230,000100% 17 1st 20163,657,026100% 17 1st 20213,973,017100% 14 1st 2026TBATBATBATBATBA
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