MP and Minister of Food and Agriculture R.Burmaa has resigned from her position as  parliamentarian.

She made the request just before the new year, but the DP did not comment on the issue.

She explained her resignation, stating,  “I made the decision as I expressed my support for the 'double deel' bill submitted by President Ts.Elbegdorj, and decided so as I am a member of the government.”

R.Burmaa was nominated from a party list during the 2012 election and elected MP.

In the case that the State Great Khural and DP accept her request, the next nominee on the party list will take her seat in parliament.

B.Medree, CEO of Trade and Development Bank of  Mongolia is next in line to take the seat.

A DP caucus meeting was scheduled at 1:00 p.m. today, but delayed due to poor attendance. The meeting delay may be explained by the resignation of R.Burmaa.