N.Nomtoibayar: Parliament operates like government agency despite having 126 members www.gogo.mn
At a press conference, N.Nomtoibayar, the Member of the Parliament and Leader of National Coalition Party, voiced serious objections to the state budget about to be approved. He stated that the National Coalition Party has opposed the budget from the beginning, as high taxes and contributions limit enterprise growth and economic expansion. According to him, the Ministry of Finance has repeatedly insisted that tax cuts are impossible due to tight budget constraints.
N.Nomtoibayar noted that the current expenditures have surged from MNT 20 to 30 trillion and raised concerns over what he views as a suppression of dissent within the MPP, saying critics face isolation or even legal action.
Nomtoibayar also defended D.Enkhtuvshin against the MPP's demands for an apology regarding the citizen trust agreement, saying, "I made this demand out of concern for Mongolia's future." He further suggested that if the budget leads to economic instability, Parliament should consider a vote of confidence in Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene.
If approved as it stands, he warned of rising inflation, increasing debt, and a continued immigration of young people. He plans to request a veto from President U.Khurelsukh, asserting that "The first parliament with 126 members is functioning more like a government agency than a true legislative body".
Published Date:2024-11-10