MPP claim case against incumbent Ts.Elbegdorj

The former ruling party, the Mongolian People`s Party (MPP) claimed that President Ts.Elbegdorj violated the law on the Election of the President of Mongolia and made a plea to the Authority for Fair Competition and Consumer Protection.

The former ruling party, current opposition, claimed a popular television programme included the President, the DP candidate for the Presidential election Ts.Elbegdorj, as a respectable guest. It was broadcasted 6 days before the official election campaign on May 17th. It believed that the programme contained propaganda for the Presidential election.

According to Article 33.1 of the law on the election of the President of Mongolia the official campaign period commences on the day of candidate registration and lasts until one day before election day, or May 22nd 2013 as scheduled.

MPP claimed the incumbent Ts.Elbegdorj violated this law on the election of the president of Mongolia so pleaded to the Authority for Fair Competition and Consumer Protection to charge according to Article 33.20 of the law.