Politics

Yumnam Khemchand Singh stakes claim to form government in Manipur, set to be CM

February 4, 2026

Yumnam Khemchand Singh has staked a claim to form a new government in Manipur, signaling a potential return to normalcy in the state, which has been under President's rule since February 2025. He is set to become the 13th Chief Minister of Manipur following his election as the BJP Legislature Party Leader.

Yumnam Khemchand Singh stakes claim to form government in Manipur, set to be CM

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Yumnam Khemchand Singh claims to form a BJP-led government in Manipur.
Manipur has been under President's rule since February 2025.
Khemchand is set to be the 13th Chief Minister of Manipur.
His election is seen as a move towards restoring peace in the conflict-hit state.
Two Kuki-Zo MLAs supported his claim during the meeting with the Governor.

Manipur

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Yumnam Khemchand Singh stakes claim to form government in Manipur, set to be CM

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