Lao Front for National Development
The Lao Front for National Development (LFND; Lao: ແນວລາວສ້າງຊາດ, Neo Lao Sang Xat) 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]
| Lao Front for National Development ແນວລາວສ້າງຊາດ Neo Lao Sang Xat | |
|---|---|
|  | |
| Founded | 1979 | 
| Headquarters | Xam Neua, Houaphanh Province, Laos | 
| Ideology | |
| National Assembly | 164 / 164 | 

LFND building in Xam Neua
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% | 9 / 60 |  9 |  1st | ||
| 1960 | 0 / 59 |  9 |  | |||
| 1989 | 100% | 79 / 79 |  79 |  1st | Sole legal coalition | |
| 1992 | 2,009,727 | 100% | 85 / 85 |  6 |  1st | Sole legal coalition | 
| 1997 | 2,284,632 | 100% | 99 / 99 |  14 |  1st | Sole legal coalition | 
| 2002 | 2,543,403 | 100% | 109 / 109 |  10 |  1st | Sole legal coalition | 
| 2006 | 2,819,904 | 100% | 115 / 115 |  6 |  1st | Sole legal coalition | 
| 2011 | 3,230,000 | 100% | 132 / 132 |  17 |  1st | Sole legal coalition | 
| 2016 | 3,657,026 | 100% | 149 / 149 |  17 |  1st | Sole legal coalition | 
References
    
- International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs Archived 2 June 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- USCIRF Annual Report 2009 - The Commission's Watch List: Laos Archived 10 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine
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