The Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) parliamentary caucus group held an extraordinary meeting to address leadership changes within the party in parliament. During the session, the group resolved to elect a new group leader and nominate a candidate for the position of Deputy Speaker of the Parliament.
MPP Secretary General Ya.Sodbaatar announced that following deliberations by the MPP Board of Directors and the working group, MP J.Bat-Erdene was dismissed from his role as group leader in accordance with the Law on the Parliament and the MPP Charter. MP J.Batjargal was subsequently elected as the new MPP group leader in parliament. Additionally, in line with Constitutional Court conclusion No.08 issued on October 22, Deputy Speaker Kh.Bulgantuya was dismissed from her position, and the parliamentary group endorsed the nomination of MP J.Bat-Erdene for Deputy Speaker, a decision supported by the majority of members.
MP J.Batjargal, the newly elected MPP group leader, holds a strong academic and professional background. He graduated from public school in Zuunmod soum, Tuv Province in 1986, earned a degree as a bank economist from the National University of Mongolia in 1990, and completed a public administration management program at the Academy of Management in 1996.
In regards to the discussion on the dismissal of Deputy Speaker Kh.Bulgantuya and the appointment of J.Bat-Erdene, Deputy Speaker B.Purevdorj cited procedural issues. He explained that while the Standing Committee on State Construction is reviewing the Constitutional Court’s conclusion, the Standing Committee on Justice has yet to issue its opinion. Accordingly, the issue could not be fully discussed or voted on, and members were not provided with necessary documents to form dissenting opinions. B.Purevdorj emphasized that the matter will be discussed in a subsequent extraordinary session once proper procedures are followed.
Before the discussion began, MP O.Amgalanbaatar highlighted the constitutional implications of the issue. He noted that Articles 3, 14, 17, and 23 of the Constitution guarantee the people’s participation in state affairs, equality before the law, and the accountability of members of Parliament. O.Amgalanbaatar from the Democratic Party argued that failing to address the dismissal of MP Kh.Bulgantuya, who allegedly violated the Constitution and reneged on her oath, would constitute a constitutional breach. He also criticized certain members for attempting to use gender bias and personal privilege to influence proceedings.
Chairing the session, Deputy Speaker B.Purevdorj responded that the Constitutional Court’s decision must be resolved within seven days, as stipulated in Article 85 of the Law on the Constitution. He emphasized that delays in submitting the court’s decision to the Speaker’s Council were procedural, and urged MPs to present their proposals to the relevant Standing Committees for resolution. The fall regular session of parliament continues to discuss the broader issue of dismissing the deputy speaker and electing a replacement, with procedural compliance and constitutional adherence at the forefront of deliberations.
