Manipur BJP Legislature Party leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh has been sworn in as the state’s new chief minister, PTI reported. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered an oath of secrecy to him.
Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in at the Lok Bhavan in the presence of several BJP legislators, senior party functionaries and NDA top brass in the state.
His swearing-in came a day after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a notification revoking President’s Rule in Manipur with immediate effect. Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 2025.
According to a “proclamation” published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), President Droupadi Murmu revoked the proclamation issued under Article 356(2) of the Constitution in relation to the state of Manipur.
An earlier statement was issued on February 13, 2025.
A new statement signed by the President on Wednesday (February 4, 2026) said President’s Rule in Manipur is withdrawn.
“I, Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, in exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (2) of Article 356 of the Constitution, hereby revoke the proclamation issued by me under the said Article on February 13, 2025 in relation to the State of Manipur with effect from February 4, 2026,” the statement read.
