Manipur President's Rule Ends, Singh Claims Government Formation

4 UPDATES · 3 DAYS · 4 FEB 2026 — 5 FEB 2026

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Latest · 5 Feb 2026

The seventh session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly began on February 5, 2026, marking the first session since the appointment of Yumnam Khemchand Singh as Chief Minister.

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This event covers the election of Yumnam Khemchand Singh as the Legislative Party Leader of the BJP in Manipur and the subsequent anticipation of his appointment as the new Chief Minister, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by Yumnam Khemchand Singh, the BJP, or the Manipur government unless they are direct developments stemming from his election as Legislative Party Leader and the potential appointment as Chief Minister.

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4Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Manipur set to get a new CM: Who is Yumnam Khemchand Singh?

The Hindu

Yumnam Khemchand Singh staked a claim to form a government in Manipur, following President's rule and meeting with the Governor.

The Hindu

President Droupadi Murmu revoked President's Rule in Manipur, allowing Yumnam Khemchand Singh to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister.

5Feb

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The seventh session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly began on February 5, 2026, marking the first session since the appointment of Yumnam Khemchand Singh as Chief Minister.

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