The Democratic Party (DP) caucus group in parliament convened an extraordinary meeting and announced it has formally submitted demands to Prime Minister G.Zandanshatar concerning the recent appointments of additional deputy ministers.
DP Chair O.Tsogtgerel criticized the government for expanding what he described as an already bloated state structure at a time when businesses and taxpayers are under severe strain. He said many enterprises are struggling to survive, with some already declaring bankruptcy, yet the government continues to add new leadership positions, effectively turning Mongolia into a country run by nearly 40 ministers.
According to O.Tsogtgerel, the government lacks a coherent economic policy and is mired in systemic corruption, resulting in economic stagnation. He warned that businesses are closing due to tax burdens, while the education and health sectors are deteriorating. At the same time, citizens’ livelihoods are worsening, and vulnerable groups are increasingly at risk of food insecurity.
The DP caucus group also raised concerns about the 2025 state budget, noting that projected revenues have been reduced. They warned that centralized investment projects may be delayed, performance-based payments to enterprises may not be made, and next year’s budget could begin with accumulated arrears.
The opposition group stressed the urgent need to cut taxes, support economic growth, streamline the structure of government, and shift public administration into an austerity mode. O.Tsogtgerel accused the prime minister’s cabinet of failing to realistically assess the country’s economic situation, neglecting the problems faced by enterprises that drive growth, and ignoring the need to protect citizens’ livelihoods.
He added that public trust has been undermined by the government’s decision to appoint 16 additional deputy ministers and establish new agencies, rather than reducing the existing structure of 20 ministers as many had hoped. The move, he said, dashed expectations that the new government would correct past mistakes and seriously combat corruption.
As a result, the Democratic Party caucus group is demanding that Prime Minister G.Zandanshatar revoke the decision made on December 17, to appoint new deputy ministers, and submit a proposal to parliament during the autumn session to reduce the current structure of the government. The group warned that if these demands are not met, it will initiate proceedings to raise the issue of dismissing the government.

Published Date:2025-12-22