BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh elected as the leader of the BJP's Manipur legislature party
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News1804-02-2026, 15:45

Manipur: Yumnam Khemchand Singh to be Sworn in as CM Today After President's Rule Revoked

  • President's rule in Manipur was formally revoked on Wednesday, paving the way for a new BJP government.
  • Yumnam Khemchand Singh will take oath as Chief Minister today at 6 PM.
  • The President's rule was imposed for nearly a year due to the Meitei-Kuki conflict and breakdown of law and order.
  • Singh, a BJP politician, was elected from the Singjamei constituency in 2017 and 2022 and served as Speaker from 2017-2022.
  • Nemcha Kipgen (Kuki community) will be Deputy CM and Govindas Konthoujam will be Home Minister, reflecting a power-sharing arrangement.

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