In a dramatic turn of events, Mongolia’s parliament has voted to remove Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav from office, marking a significant escalation in the internal power struggle within the ruling Mongolian People’s Party. The decision, made on Friday, followed the passage of a contentious resolution that effectively dismissed the prime minister. This political upheaval comes at a critical juncture, as the country grapples with unresolved budget issues for the upcoming year, including demands for salary increases from teachers and medical professionals. The conflict within the party intensified after Zandanshatar lost a leadership election to Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve, the speaker of parliament and his chief rival. Zandanshatar’s supporters have accused Amarbayasgalan of corruption in the coal mining industry, prompting a government investigation. Despite a parliamentary committee initially voting against his dismissal, the full parliament ultimately supported the resolution, with lawmakers who abstained being counted as ‘no’ votes. The prime minister’s fate was sealed when a clear majority of ‘no’ votes emerged. The political instability has raised concerns about the future of Mongolia’s governance and its ability to address pressing economic and social challenges.