Last Updated on March 31, 2026 11:41 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
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Uchral Nyam-Osor has been elected Mongolia’s new prime minister, becoming the country’s third leader in nine months as political instability and economic pressures intensify. Parliament confirmed him with a strong majority, elevating a reform-minded compromise candidate after weeks of deadlock that forced his predecessor to resign. Uchral previously served as parliament speaker and led the ruling party. A former hip-hop artist turned politician, he later held the digital development and communications portfolio, where he pushed transparency and digital governance reforms. The outgoing prime minister, Zandanshatar Gombojav, stepped down amid pressure linked to corruption allegations involving a senior minister, paving the way for Uchral’s selection as a unifying figure acceptable to rival camps aligned with the president and former leadership.