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Mongolia’s Parliament Ousts Prime Minister as Court Probes Deputy Speaker, City Council Advances Disputed Projects

A constitutional review of the deputy speaker’s conduct could affect the validity of recent parliamentary decisions.

Overview

  • Lawmakers voted on Oct. 17 to remove Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar during the parliament’s morning session.
  • Speaker D. Amarbayasgalan’s resignation request moved to the floor with the session chaired by Deputy Speaker B. Purevdorj after criticism of prior proceedings under Deputy Speaker H. Bulgantuya.
  • The Constitutional Court opened a case at the prime minister’s request to examine whether Deputy Speaker H. Bulgantuya breached Articles 43.1 and 47.1 of the Constitution when managing recent sittings.
  • Ulaanbaatar’s City Council approved using 96.44 hectares of the National Botanical Garden for projects including a 40-hectare site for a National Grand Theater and a central arena funded by China, as delegates warned about green space and drinking-water protection.
  • The council authorized the mayor to negotiate a public–private partnership for a waste-to-energy plant at Morin Davaa designed to incinerate 1,500 tons of waste per day and generate 35 MW, with a Sichuan-based firm selected as private partner.