The National Policy Committee of the Democratic Party convened on August 31, 2025, to elect a new party chairman, resulting in the selection of Member of Parliament and head of the Democratic Party’s parliamentary group, Tsogtgerel Odon.
The election process was conducted in two rounds. In the first round, 314 members of the National Policy Committee cast their votes, with the following results: Tsogtgerel Odon received 196 votes, Purevdorj Bukhchuluun 82 votes, Bayarmaa Judag 33 votes, and Otgonbat Barkhuu three votes. As a result, Otgonbat was eliminated, and a second round was scheduled among the remaining three candidates. However, Purevdorj and Bayarmaa withdrew their candidacies, leading to the confirmation of Tsogtgerel as party chairman.
According to party procedure, this decision by the extraordinary session of the National Policy Committee will be presented to the party's Congress members for formal ratification.
In his remarks, Tsogtgerel stated, "The Democratic Party must be ambitious to win not just once, but repeatedly. The DP has many heroes."
Tsogtgerel Odon, the newly elected party leader, is the director and president of the Teso Corporation, and has previously served as an advisor to the Prime Minister and as the head of the Democratic Party's branch in Uvs Province. He has been elected to the Great State Khural (Parliament) twice and has led the Democratic Party's parliamentary group since 2022.

Published Date:2025-09-01