Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene stopped after losing his trust vote in Congress.
Mongolian Prime Minister Lubusannamslain Oyun Elden has resigned after losing his confident vote during weeks of anti-corruption protests.
Oyun Elden announced his resignation on Tuesday after Congress failed to support him in a confidence vote the day before, a parliament statement said.
The public’s frustration has been ignited about the luxurious lifestyle of the Prime Minister’s family, leading to a sustained demonstration in Ulaanbaatar, the capital.
“It was an honor to serve my country and people during difficult times, such as the pandemic, war, tariffs,” Oyun Elden said after the results of the secret vote were announced to Parliament.
Oyun Elden, who has been in office for more than four years, denied allegations of corruption against him. In his speech to Congress before the vote, he denounced “major, visible and hidden interests” for running a “organized campaign” to overthrow the government.
He also warned that political instability and economic turmoil will continue if they are driven out of power.
However, his pleas did not convince Congress, with only 44 lawmakers supporting him, and 38 against him.
The Prime Minister had to reach the 64 vote threshold in the 126-seat parliament.
Oyunelden, who won the prime minister’s seat in January 2021 and re-elected in July 2024, will maintain his caretaker abilities. The successor must be named within 30 days.
North Asia’s inland democracy has been facing deep seating corruption for decades, with many claiming that wealthy elites are piling up profits from the long-standing coal mine boom.
On Monday, hundreds of young people gathered in the square outside the parliament building, marched on white placards, chanting, “Resignation is easy.”
Several protesters said they were disappointed by what they described as deeply embedded corruption and social injustice.
Since Oyun-Erdene came to power, Mongolia’s Transparency International’s ranking in corruption recognition index has declined.
Concerns about the rise in the economy and costs of living have also sparked anxiety.
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