Z.Altai has demanded the Government’s resignation for its general inaction, especially over air pollution. Taking part in yesterday’s open discussion on “Smokeless Ulaanbaatar”, the DP MP said there has been no visible result from all the talk over many years about reduction of smoke over the capital. The spirit of work is missing from all programs taken up by the related Ministries and that is why nothing concrete ever emerges from them. “If the officials cannot achieve results, maybe it is time to give their work to people who can,” he said, adding, “Maybe we shall be here next winter also, talking about the same problem and seeking solutions.”

One reason why officials take no initiative, he said, is that they prefer to wait for foreign aid agencies such as the World Bank and the Millennium Challenge Foundation “to give us money and tell us what to do”. There would not be popular demonstrations, such as the People’s Assembly, if state officials delivered the goods they promise.