What the Oyun-Erdene Interview Reveals About Mongolia's Presidentialization
- Amar Adiya
- 56 minutes ago
- 3 min read
Former Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene in a recent TV interview framed his departure in 2025 was a calculated political ouster involving the president. He also warns the president's office is orchestrating a silent executive coup weakening parliamentary powers.
While the reason for his dismissal in June 2025 was a lost vote of confidence following protests over his son’s lifestyle and corruption allegations, Oyun-Erdene’s personal narrative is much more pointed toward President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.
President Khurelsukh paved the way for Oyun-Erdene's rise within the ruling party in the past decade.
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