Yumnam Khemchand Singh, 62, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur on February 4, 2026, after President's Rule was revoked. The oath was administered by Governor Ajay Bhalla at Lok Bhavan. Singh, a senior BJP leader and former state assembly speaker, was elected leader of the party's legislature group. Senior MLAs Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho were sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers, underscoring the new government's emphasis on broader representation across ethnic communities. This transition marked the end of President's Rule imposed since February 13, 2025, following the resignation of then-CM N. Biren Singh amid prolonged ethnic unrest between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities.
BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh Sworn in as Manipur Chief Minister; President's Rule Ends After 12 Months
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BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in as Manipur CM on Feb 4; President's Rule ended after 12 months; two Deputy CMs from different ethnic communities appointed.
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- Yumnam Khemchand Singh (62) sworn in as Chief Minister of Manipur on February 4, 2026 after President's Rule was revoked.
- Oath administered by Governor Ajay Bhalla at Lok Bhavan; Singh is a senior BJP leader and former state assembly speaker.
- Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers, emphasising broader ethnic community representation.
- This ended President's Rule imposed since February 13, 2025 following resignation of former CM N. Biren Singh.
- The transition came after prolonged ethnic unrest between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities.
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On February 4, 2026, BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh (62) was sworn in as Manipur CM by Governor Ajay Bhalla at Lok Bhavan, ending 12-month President's Rule imposed February 13, 2025, after N. Biren Singh's resignation amid Meitei-Kuki-Zo unrest. Deputy CMs Nemcha Kipgen, Losii Dikho reflect cross-community representation under Article 356 revocation.
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Frequently asked questions
Who became the new Chief Minister of Manipur in February 2026 and how old is he?
**Yumnam Khemchand Singh, 62**, was sworn in as the **Chief Minister of Manipur on February 4, 2026**, after President's Rule was revoked. He is a **senior BJP leader** and former state assembly speaker elected as the party's legislature group leader.
When was President's Rule imposed in Manipur and why was it lifted in February 2026?
**President's Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, 2025**, following the resignation of then-CM **N. Biren Singh** amid prolonged ethnic unrest between the **Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities**. It was lifted in **February 2026** when the BJP legislature formed a stable government with Yumnam Khemchand Singh.
Who are the two Deputy Chief Ministers sworn in with the new Manipur Chief Minister in 2026?
**Nemcha Kipgen** and **Losii Dikho** were sworn in as the two **Deputy Chief Ministers** of Manipur. Their appointment underscored the new government's emphasis on **broader representation across ethnic communities** to address the state's longstanding Meitei-Kuki-Zo ethnic tensions.
Who administered the oath to the new Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh?
The oath was administered by **Governor Ajay Bhalla** at **Lok Bhavan** in Manipur. Governor Bhalla, a retired IAS officer and former Union Home Secretary, played a key role in overseeing the transition from President's Rule to elected government.
What ethnic conflict in Manipur led to the imposition of President's Rule?
**President's Rule in Manipur** was imposed after prolonged **ethnic unrest between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities**, which began in **May 2023**. The conflict involved violence, displacement of thousands, and repeated disruptions to public life, ultimately leading to the resignation of CM N. Biren Singh.
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