ULAN BATOR, Jan 21 (NNN-MONGOLIAWEB) – Mongolian Prime Minister, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, proposed the resignation of his entire government, after two ministers announced their withdrawal, local media reported today.
His decision is expected to be discussed at a meeting of the parliamentary faction of the ruling Mongolian People’s Party. After that, the issue will be discussed at a session of parliament.
Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State Emergency Commission, Yangu Sodbaatar, and Health Minister, Togtmol Munkhsaikhan last night announced their resignations, amid social pressure and public protests.
The resignations came, after a woman had tested positive for COVID-19 and was transferred from a maternity hospital to a quarantine facility for COVID-19 patients, together with her new-born baby on Tuesday night.
Mass public protests were triggered in Ulan Bator, as the woman wore slippers and no outerwear in freezing weather, during the transfer.– NNN-MONGOLIAWEB
