The Standing Committee on State Structure on Wednesday rejected the request made by nine MPs for the resignation of Prime Minister S.Batbold. After discussing the issue, the members declined to approve further discussion.

Members decided that if one-fourth of all MPs formally request the prime minister’s resignation, then the matter could be discussed further. Members also noted that the Constitution says a government’s authority begins with a prime minister’s appointment by Parliament and ends with the appointment of the next prime minister.

The nine MPs who submitted the note demanding the prime minister’s resignation opposed the committee’s decision and insisted the issue should be taken up by Parliament. One of the nine, N.Batbayar, noted that the resignation of a government is a separate issue from the resignation of a prime minister.

The Speaker’s Council decides what issues are discussed in standing committees. N.Batbayar said he intended to continue to press the issue.