The regular meeting of the government was held today (2025.01.29).
Deputy Prime Minister S. Amarsaikhan stated:
We are implementing phased measures to eliminate urban-rural development imbalances and create balanced growth. In this context, we discussed increasing the rights and responsibilities of provincial and local authorities in making necessary decisions for regional development. The authority to organize all sports and cultural events has been transferred to local governments. As a result, all events, including horse races, will now be independently decided and organized by provincial and local authorities."
"We deeply regret that the government has made a decision that completely tramples on children's rights"
However, some members of parliament voiced their opposition to this decision in a press statement today.
MP O.Saranchuluun: At the age of 13, I injured my leg while at a racehorse field. Then 8 months later my leg was amputated because of bone cancer
She said "I first injured my leg at the age of 13 while at a racehorse training ground. Eight months later, I was diagnosed with bone cancer and had to have my leg amputated.
There are people who have been injured during horse races but were registered as cases of household accidents. While we are discussing ways to protect people from disabilities, the government has made a decision that pushes citizens toward injury and harm. Many people have reached out to me, sharing their experiences of falling from horses and getting injured. I urge you to visit the Trauma Hospital and see for yourselves—how many of those registered as household accident victims were actually injured from falling off horses?"
She further emphasized that responsibility must be taken if children suffer injuries.
MP H. Baasanjargal: It will be considered a violation of the law
She said "We will have legal experts assess this decision. The appellate court's ruling remains unchanged, and I find the government's reasoning behind today's decision highly questionable.
The government’s decision has not been officially enforced yet. Until then, organizing horse races remains impossible. If a race is held during this period, it will be considered a violation of the law."
Many other members of parliament, though not present at the press conference, also believe that the government has made a decision that seriously violates human rights. They announced that they would unite and take further action.
The regular meeting of the government was held today (2025.01.29).
Deputy Prime Minister S. Amarsaikhan stated:
We are implementing phased measures to eliminate urban-rural development imbalances and create balanced growth. In this context, we discussed increasing the rights and responsibilities of provincial and local authorities in making necessary decisions for regional development. The authority to organize all sports and cultural events has been transferred to local governments. As a result, all events, including horse races, will now be independently decided and organized by provincial and local authorities."
"We deeply regret that the government has made a decision that completely tramples on children's rights"
However, some members of parliament voiced their opposition to this decision in a press statement today.
MP O.Saranchuluun: At the age of 13, I injured my leg while at a racehorse field. Then 8 months later my leg was amputated because of bone cancer
She said "I first injured my leg at the age of 13 while at a racehorse training ground. Eight months later, I was diagnosed with bone cancer and had to have my leg amputated.
There are people who have been injured during horse races but were registered as cases of household accidents. While we are discussing ways to protect people from disabilities, the government has made a decision that pushes citizens toward injury and harm. Many people have reached out to me, sharing their experiences of falling from horses and getting injured. I urge you to visit the Trauma Hospital and see for yourselves—how many of those registered as household accident victims were actually injured from falling off horses?"
She further emphasized that responsibility must be taken if children suffer injuries.
MP H. Baasanjargal: It will be considered a violation of the law
She said "We will have legal experts assess this decision. The appellate court's ruling remains unchanged, and I find the government's reasoning behind today's decision highly questionable.
The government’s decision has not been officially enforced yet. Until then, organizing horse races remains impossible. If a race is held during this period, it will be considered a violation of the law."
Many other members of parliament, though not present at the press conference, also believe that the government has made a decision that seriously violates human rights. They announced that they would unite and take further action.