BJP Appoints Yumnam Khemchand Singh as New Manipur CM Amidst Ethnic Strife

• Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a senior Meitei leader, has been chosen as Manipur's new Chief Minister, replacing N. Biren Singh.
• His appointment comes just before the end of President's Rule, aiming to restore peace and unity in the ethnically divided state.
• Khemchand Singh is known for his ability to work across communities and is considered an opponent of former CM N. Biren Singh.
• He previously served as Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly (2017-2022) and held key ministries in the 2022 cabinet.
• A martial artist with a '5th Dan Black Belt' in Taekwondo, he is seen as a disciplined, non-controversial leader with RSS backing.

Why It Matters: BJP appointed Yumnam Khemchand Singh as Manipur CM to foster peace and unity across communities.