Mongolian presidential candidates wrap up campaigns

The candidates in the upcoming Mongolian presidential election have wrapped up their campaigns two days ahead of Wednesday's vote. At his closing rally Monday, Baterdene Badmaanyambuu of the opposition Mongolian People's Party vowed to "get the court and law enforcement agencies work without any discrimination." He was alluding to criticism that the law enforcement and legal systems have become an extension of the ruling Democratic Party. Badmaanyambuu also responded to accusations that the multi-billion-dollar investment agreement about the Oyu Tolgoi mine, concluded by Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the Mongolian government in 2009, is not benefiting the country. "I will ... get the Oyu Tolgoi investment agreement reviewed, so the Mongolian people can benefit from this," he said. President Tsakhia Elbegdorj held his closing rally on Sunday. At the rally, Prime Minister Norov Altanhuyag, who is also chairman of the ruling Democratic Party, called on the public to support Elbegdorj's re-election bid. "President Elbegdorj has worked successfully to set justice in the country, combat corruption and alcoholism, and make courts and the legal system open and transparent and fair during last four years. He needs to be re-elected so all this work can continue further," Altanhuyag said. During his campaign, Elbegdorj touted his success in arresting and investigating corrupt government officials, including his predecessor, Nambar Enkhbayar, who was jailed last year for four years for corruption. Health Minister Natsag Udval, who is also seeking the office, is the first woman to run for the country's top post. Elbegdorj was widely expected to win the election. Type the text here