Mongolian People's Party

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The Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) is Mongolia’s oldest political party. It is a center-left, social democratic party that aims to improve people’s lives through democracy and social programs.

Origins and early history
- Founded on June 25, 1920 by Mongolian revolutionaries, the party helped lead the 1921 Mongolian Revolution, which established a socialist state.
- In 1924 the party joined the Communist International and was known for decades as the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party (MPRP).

Transition to democracy and name change
- After Mongolia began democratic reforms in 1990, the party remained a major force in politics, often in government or coalitions.
- In 2010, party members voted to restore the original name Mongolian People’s Party and shift its ideology from Marxism–Leninism toward democratic socialism. A faction split off but reunited in 2021.

Recent politics
- The MPP has remained a dominant party, returning to power with large majorities in 2016, and winning strong majorities in 2020 and 2024 elections.
- In 2021, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh of the MPP was elected president, strengthening the party’s leadership.

Current structure and quick facts
- Chairperson: Nyam-Osoryn Uchral; Secretary-General: Sodbaatar Yangug.
- Headquarters: Ulaanbaatar; Newspaper: Mongolyn Ünen.
- Membership: about 287,000 (2023).
- Ideology: Social democracy; Political position: Centre-left.
- International and regional affiliations: Socialist International (since 2003) and Network of Social Democracy in Asia.