Yumnam Khemchand Singh Named Manipur Chief Minister | 05 Feb 2026

Why in News?

Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a senior BJP leader, has assumed office as the Chief Minister of Manipur, ending nearly a year of President’s Rule in the violence-affected state.

Key Points:

Key Appointments:

• Chief Minister:Yumnam Khemchand Singh (Singjamei MLA), a former Speaker and RSS veteran, is perceived as a "liberal Meitei" figure capable of bridging ethnic divides.
• Deputy CM (Kuki-Zo):Nemcha Kipgen (Kangpokpi MLA) made history as the state's first woman and first Kuki-Zo Deputy Chief Minister. 
• Deputy CM (Naga): Losii Dikho of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) was appointed to represent the Naga community, ensuring a tripartite ethnic representation in the top executive.
• Significance of the Appointments:First woman and first Kuki-Zo deputy CM highlights steps toward inclusive governance in a multi-ethnic state.
  • The formation of the government after President’s Rule demonstrates a return to democratic governance and political normalcy.
• Constitutional Restoration: The revocation of President's Rule under Article 356(2) was notified by President Droupadi Murm
• Ethnic Balancing Act: The inclusion of Meitei, Kuki, and Naga leaders is a deliberate move to rebuild a fractured political landscape after two years of ethnic conflict.