Sarnaj Tsetseg

Sarnaj Tsetseg
Sarnaj in 2008
5th Prime Minister of Catam Pon (Appellation)
In office 4 May 1988 – 8 May 1996
Preceded by	Tzorigtoj Áv
Succeeded by	Tsolmon Erdéne
MP for Central Keoje
In office 3 March 1968 – 3 May 1988
Preceded by	Teling Jacrani
Succeeded by	Kin Tajni
Personal details
Born	8 February 1941 Poba district, Catam Province, Catam Protectorate
Nationality	Catamese
Political party	People’s Party
Spouse	Karté Mon-Tsetseg
Children	5
Alma mater	Cixato University
Profession	Politician Civil Law Journalism

Sarnaj Tsetseg (ipa: säʀnäj t͡sʰet͡sʰek; Catamese: 𐑕𐑭𐑮𐑯𐑲 𐑟𐑧𐑟𐑧𐑜) was the fifth prime minister of Catam Pon, known for managing the country through the early stages of the Catamese Asset Bubble Crash of the late 80s and into the 90s. Some of his actions have been criticized as relatively corrupt, including the pardoning of many major business leaders before then proceeding to champion pro-vapol deals, including a nuclear energy contract with the city of Opposh (in Makko Oko), and loosening laws preventing the conglomerates from owning financial services companies.

However, despite his contribution to government-Vapol collusion, he has been praised for helping the country get through the crisis, oftentimes by continuing the stronghanded practices if his predecessor. As well, prior to his appointment as prime minister, he was the country's Deputy Prime Minister, where he advocated for the Medisave, a savings scheme that allows Catamese citizens to set aside part of their income into a Medisave account to meet future medical expenses. Sarnaj also advocated for the Edusave Awards, a monetary reward for students who did well in school based on either their academic achievements or character to enshrine meritocracy. This push towards meritocracy also, in the long run, helped to change how the vapols were run, moving them ever so slightly away from their earlier family-run ways.

Political Views

National Democracy

Sarnaj long considered a national democrat, having first joined the youth wing of the People's Party at the age of 16, in 1957, where he quickly