- By Priyanka Koul
- Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:30 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Manipur CM Swearing-In Today: Y Khemchand Singh, leader of the NDA legislature party, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur on Wednesday. Deputy CMs Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho also took the oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of the state. The ceremony, held at Lok Bhavan, was officiated by Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla, with preparations already in full swing since early morning. This follows the formal revocation of President's Rule in the state, paving the way for the formation of a new government under Singh's leadership.
#WATCH | Imphal: Deputy CMs Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho take oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of Manipur
— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2026
Governor of Manipur Ajay Bhalla administers the oath at the Lok Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/f7Koy1jhpb
The President’s rule in the conflict-torn Manipur was formally revoked on Wednesday, paving the way for a new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Yumnam Khemchand Singh.
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 (@BJP4Manipur) February 4, 2026
Under his experienced and visionary leadership, Manipur is set to move forward on the path of peace, development, and… pic.twitter.com/bE3DMwC2jT
"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 announcement came moments after Singh staked his claim to form a government in the state, which has been under President’s Rule since last February.
An NDA delegation led by Singh met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Lok Bhavan and staked the claim to form a popular government. Two MLAs from the Kuki-Zo majority districts of Churachandpur and Pherzawl were in the delegation.
The 62-year-old Singh was named the BJP's legislature party leader and subsequently that of the NDA legislature party in New Delhi on Tuesday. BJP MLA Thongam Biswajit earlier said that five MLAs, including Singh, will be sworn in as ministers.
N Biren Singh resigned as the chief minister in February 2025 amid criticisms of his government's handling of the ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kukis, which broke out in May 2023. Subsequently, President's Rule was imposed in the state.