Mongolia's new-look parliament runs into old-style party politics

PoliticsAfter reforms opened door for political outsiders, a new push aims to tighten rules Saranchuluun Otgon, one of Mongolia's first two lawmakers with a disability, says the "people in power seemed too far to reach." (Photo by Byamba-Ochir Byambasuren)MUNKH-ORGIL ENEBISHAugust 6, 2026 14:36 JSTULAANBAATAR -- When Saranchuluun Otgon, one of Mongolia's first two lawmakers with a disability, toured the nation's capital with its mayor to test its accessibility last year, it hammered home for her how much the country's politics have changed.