Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (2010)
The Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (Mongolian: Монгол Ардын Хувьсгалт Нам, Mongol Ardyn Khuvsgalt Nam) is a political party in Mongolia which was founded in 2010 by Nambaryn Enkhbayar. The party received approval to use the Mongolian People's Party's old name by the Supreme Court of Mongolia.[3] Enkhbayar, former chairman of the original MPRP and a former President of Mongolia, is the party's leader.
Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party | |
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Abbreviation | MPRP (English) МАХН (Mongolian) |
Presidium | Little assembly |
Chairperson | Nambaryn Enkhbayar |
Vice chairperson | Tserendashiin Oyunbaatar Sainkhüügiin Ganbaatar |
General Secretary | Buyaagiin Tulga |
Founded | 2010 |
Split from | Mongolian People's Party |
Headquarters | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
Newspaper | Ünenii Elch |
Student wing | National Revolutionary United Student Union of Justice |
Youth wing | Democracy Justice Mongolian Youth Union |
Women's wing | Democracy Justice Mongolian Women's Union |
Membership (2012) | 80,000 |
Ideology | Social democracy Resource nationalism[1][2] |
Political position | Centre-left to left-wing |
International affiliation | Progressive Alliance |
Colors | Red |
State Great Khural | 1 / 76 |
Party flag | |
Website | |
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Mission
The party's mission is to:
- Dismantle the oligopoly
- Give more authority to the people
- Give the people Mongolia's natural wealth
- Provide employment and property for every household
The MPRP believes that with the implementation of these integrated policies—aimed at creating human-centered social welfare, economic development and citizen-oriented governance—Mongolia and its people will achieve prosperity and progress.
Membership
The MPRP had 80,000 members in 2012, making it Mongolia's third-largest political party.
History
Justice Coalition
In May 2012, the MPRP formed the Justice Coalition with the Mongolian National Democratic Party to run for upcoming elections. The Coalition won 11 seats in State Great Khural and became a part of a coalition government with the Democratic Party.[4]
Our Coalition
In March 2020, the MPRP and Civil Will–Green Party, Mongolian Traditionally United Party formed the Our Coalition to run 2020 parliament election.[5]
References
- Kohn, Michael (19 July 2012). "Mongolia coalition takes shape, fans fears of resource nationalism". Reuters. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- Stanway, David; Edwards, Terrence (18 May 2012). "Resource-rich Mongolia plays populist card in run-up to polls". Reuters. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- "Former MPRP is reborn and former President named chairman". Business-Mongolia.com. 2 February 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- Kohn, Michael (17 July 2012). "Mongolia Democratic Party in coalition talks with anti-mining group". Reuters. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- Dierkes, Julian. "Confirmed Parties Participating in June 2020 Election". Mongolia Focus. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
External links
- Official website (in Mongolian)
- Britannica