Yumnam Khemchand Singh Named Manipur CM in Power-Sharing Breakthrough

• Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a BJP politician, has been declared the next Chief Minister of Manipur, representing the Meitei community.
• Nemcha Kipgen (Kuki community) is named Deputy Chief Minister, and Govindas Konthoujam will be Home Minister; a Naga community Deputy CM is also possible.
• The decision follows a consensus among over 45 MLAs and aims to form an inclusive government, marking a significant step towards restoring normalcy.
• Singh was previously Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly (2017-2022) and a cabinet minister in the second Biren Singh ministry.
• This power-sharing arrangement, bringing together Meitei and Kuki leaders, is crucial for stability, though effective joint governance remains the challenge.

Why It Matters: Yumnam Khemchand Singh's appointment as Manipur CM, with a power-sharing deal, signals a major step towards normalcy.