In Mongolia, recent political reforms have allowed greater participation from political outsiders, including Saranchuluun Otgon, one of the country's first two lawmakers with a disability. Last year, Otgon toured Ulaanbaatar with the city’s mayor to assess the capital’s accessibility, an experience that underscored for her how much the country's politics have evolved.

However, Otgon also remarked that the "people in power seemed too far to reach," highlighting ongoing challenges in political engagement. Despite the new inclusivity, a renewed effort is underway to tighten political rules, suggesting that old-style party politics continue to influence Mongolia's parliamentary landscape.

The developments reflect a complex transition in Mongolia’s governance, balancing reforms with entrenched political practices.

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