Big development in Manipur as Yumnam Khemchand Singh takes oath as Chief Minister of state after Governor’s rule removed

Imphal: In a big political development from Manipur, BJP Manipur Legislature Party leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur hours after staking claim for the government. As per the recent update from the state, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath of office and secrecy to him in a swearing-in ceremony which was held at Lok Bhavan here, hours after the President’s rule in Manipur was revoked in the state.

Restive Manipur had been under the President’s rule since February last year. The ceremony was attended by several BJP legislators, senior party functionaries, and top leaders of the NDA in the state.

President’s rule revoked in Manipur

Earlier today, President’s rule was revoked in the state, hours before the formation of a new state government with NDA legislature party leader Y Khemchand Singh as the chief minister.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of article 356 of the Constitution, I, Droupadi Murmu, President of India(BHARAT) hereby revoke the Proclamation issued by me under the said article on the 13th day of February, 2025, in relation to the State of Manipur with effect from the 4th day of February, 2026,” a Proclamation issued by the President said.

Notably, Nemcha Kipgen, a Kuki leader and former minister, is set to be appointed deputy chief minister in the new Manipur government.

“The swearing-in ceremony of Shri @YKhemchandSingh as the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Manipur will take place today, 4th February 2026, at 6:00 PM at Lok Bhavan,” BJP Manipur said in a post on X.

“Under his experienced and visionary leadership, Manipur is set to move forward on the path of peace, development, and good governance, ushering in a new era of stability and progress for the state,” it added.

The violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities started in May 2023 after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribes status.