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Morocco World
3 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Mongolia's Prime Minister Resigns After Protests Spark No-Confidence Vote
A historic no-confidence vote has resulted in Mongolia's Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene becoming the latest Asian leader to resign after protests. Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday following a vote of no confidence. This comes after a period of mass protests across Ulaanbaatar. Oyun-Erdene has become only the latest Asian leader to be removed due to large protest movements. Other leaders such as ex-Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa have been forced to resign in recent years. Mongolia is a landlocked country situated between Russia and China. The country was ruled under a one-party communist state system during the cold war, only becoming a democracy after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Since then, there has been a continued and sustained effort to try and build a strong democratic system. However, many in the country have alleged that Mongolia has suffered from widespread corruption. Wealthy business and political elites have been hoarding profits from a years-long coal mining boom. In the Transparency International Corruption Index the country has fallen several places to 114 out of 180 countries. Oyun-Erdene is the leader of the Mongolian People's Party and has been prime minister for the past four years. During the 2024 election there were a series of political reforms, including the expansion of parliament from 76 seats to 126. This led to the MPP losing its majority and having to form a coalition government. This coalition collapsed last month when the Democratic Party was expelled. 'Resignation is easy' Oyun-Erdene has come under increased scrutiny in recent months with allegations of family corruption. This was sparked by reports of lavish spending, including Oyun-Erdene's son during an extravagant marriage proposal posted on social media. This sparked outrage with large protests erupting across Mongolia largely centred around Ulaanbaatar. Protestors called for the resignation of the Prime Minister, and on Monday many people went to the streets stating that 'resignation is easy.' The Prime Minister rejected the allegations of corruption and accused the protestors of having major visible and hidden interests. Oyun-Erdene also claimed that the protests would just lead to a fractious political situation and economic chaos if he was forced from power. Early on Tuesday, the Mongolian parliament held a vote of no-confidence on the Prime Minister's leadership. The result of the vote was 44 in favor and 38 against his leadership. This vote meant he didn't reach the necessary 64-vote threshold and Oyun-Erdene was therefore forced to resign from his office. 'It was an honour to serve my country and people in times of difficulties including pandemics, wars and tariffs,' Oyun-Erdene stated, adding that he will remain in place until a new leader is selected within at least the next 30 days. This event has led to renewed instability in Mongolia's politics and will have a clear impact on its future.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Gibbs, Dilshan root for RCB to bring maiden IPL title to Bengaluru
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Former South African swashbuckler Herschelle Gibbs and ex-Sri Lankan captain Tillakaratne Dilshan have advocated for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to pip Punjab Kings and clinch their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. RCB will enter familiar territory on Tuesday in the world's largest cricket stadium and hope to end its 18-year wait for its maiden IPL title. The Royal Challengers have stormed into the IPL final thrice (2009, 2011, 2016) and fumbled as many times, leaving them still in the hunt for their first elusive title. 'I'm backing RCB to chase down whatever Punjab, if they bat first, to chase it down. It will be a great spectacle, I'm sure. I think everybody who loves cricket would love to see RCB get at least one title. It's taken them forever,' Gibbs told ANI on the sidelines of The Legen-Z T10 League. In 2009, Gibbs represented the Deccan Chargers and orchestrated RCB's heartbreak with his dazzling 53* at the Wanderers Stadium. RCB decimated Punjab in Qualifier 1 to blaze its way into the final in a lopsided contest. However, unlike the previous encounter, Gibbs expects a 'good spectacle' between both sides. 'I remember 2009 in South Africa when we played against them in the final at the Wanderers, and they came unstuck in that particular. That was the start of their woes. But anyway, like I said, it's going to be a good spectacle,' he added. Dilshan reiterated his previous stance about RCB's title success story and extended his best wishes to the franchise stalwart Virat Kohli to bring the trophy back to Bengaluru. 'I think they are performing well throughout the tournament. My wishes to Virat and the team. First IPL title to go to Bengaluru, and their fans are going to enjoy tomorrow night,' Dilshan told ANI. Bengaluru's opponent, Punjab Kings, will totter in uncharted territory, considering their sole appearance in the final 11 years ago. The dynamic duo of head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer have transformed Punjab into a run-producing machine and will need to get it working against Bengaluru's in-form side. (ANI)
NDTV
4 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Herschelle Gibbs, Tillakaratne Dilshan Back This Team To Win IPL 2025 Final
Former South African swashbuckler Herschelle Gibbs and ex-Sri Lankan captain Tillakaratne Dilshan have advocated for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to pip Punjab Kings and clinch their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. RCB will enter familiar territory on Tuesday in the world's largest cricket stadium and hope to end its 18-year wait for its maiden IPL title. The Royal Challengers have stormed into the IPL final thrice (2009, 2011, 2016) and fumbled as many times, leaving them still in the hunt for their first elusive title. "I'm backing RCB to chase down whatever Punjab, if they bat first, to chase it down. It will be a great spectacle, I'm sure. I think everybody who loves cricket would love to see RCB get at least one title. It's taken them forever," Gibbs told ANI on the sidelines of The Legen-Z T10 League. In 2009, Gibbs represented the Deccan Chargers and orchestrated RCB's heartbreak with his dazzling 53* at the Wanderers Stadium. RCB decimated Punjab in Qualifier 1 to blaze its way into the final in a lopsided contest. However, unlike the previous encounter, Gibbs expects a "good spectacle" between both sides. "I remember 2009 in South Africa when we played against them in the final at the Wanderers, and they came unstuck in that particular. That was the start of their woes. But anyway, like I said, it's going to be a good spectacle," he added. Dilshan reiterated his previous stance about RCB's title success story and extended his best wishes to the franchise stalwart Virat Kohli to bring the trophy back to Bengaluru. "I think they are performing well throughout the tournament. My wishes to Virat and the team. First IPL title to go to Bengaluru, and their fans are going to enjoy tomorrow night," Dilshan told ANI. Bengaluru's opponent, Punjab Kings, will totter in uncharted territory, considering their sole appearance in the final 11 years ago. The dynamic duo of head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer have transformed Punjab into a run-producing machine and will need to get it working against Bengaluru's in-form side. Listen to the latest songs, only on
