In Mongolia, recent political reforms have opened the door for outsiders to enter parliament, signaling a shift in the country's political landscape. Saranchuluun Otgon, one of Mongolia's first two lawmakers with a disability, highlighted this change during a tour of Ulaanbaatar with the city's mayor last year to assess accessibility. The experience underscored for her how much Mongolia's politics have evolved.

However, Otgon also remarked that the "people in power seemed too far to reach," reflecting ongoing challenges within the political system. Following these reforms, there is now a new push aimed at tightening political rules, suggesting a tension between opening political participation and maintaining established party controls.

These developments illustrate Mongolia's complex journey as it balances political inclusivity with traditional party politics.

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Nikkei Asia