In Mongolia, political reforms that opened the door for outsiders have led to a new-look parliament, but the country is now facing a resurgence of traditional party politics and efforts to tighten political regulations.

Saranchuluun Otgon, one of Mongolia's first two lawmakers with a disability, reflected on these changes during a tour of Ulaanbaatar with the city’s mayor last year to assess accessibility. The experience underscored for her how much the country’s politics have evolved.

Otgon remarked that the "people in power seemed too far to reach," highlighting ongoing challenges in political engagement and representation.

This development illustrates the tension between Mongolia’s recent political openness and the persistence of established political dynamics.

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