President's Rule revoked in Manipur; Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in as Chief Minister
Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as Chief Minister of Manipur at Lok Bhavan, Imphal, on 4 February 2026, hours after President Droupadi Murmu revoked President's Rule in the state.
Summary
Yumnam Khemchand Singh of the BJP was sworn in as Chief Minister of Manipur at Lok Bhavan, Imphal, on 4 February 2026. Earlier that day, President Droupadi Murmu revoked, under Article 356(2) of the Constitution, the Proclamation of 13 February 2025 that had placed the state under President's Rule, as reported by The New Indian Express and The Hindu. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath. Nemcha Kipgen of the BJP and Losii Dikho of the Naga People's Front were sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers, and Konthoujam Govindas Singh and Khuraijam Loken Singh as Ministers. President's Rule followed the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on 9 February 2025, amid the ethnic conflict that began on 3 May 2023.
Key facts
- Sworn in
- 4 February 2026, Lok Bhavan, Imphal
- Chief Minister
- Yumnam Khemchand Singh (BJP)
- Deputy CMs
- Nemcha Kipgen (BJP), Losii Dikho (NPF)
- Ministers
- Konthoujam Govindas Singh, Khuraijam Loken Singh
- Oath by
- Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla
- President's Rule
- Imposed 13 Feb 2025; revoked 4 Feb 2026 under Article 356(2)
- Background
- N. Biren Singh resigned 9 Feb 2025
Practice MCQs 5 questions
Who was sworn in as Chief Minister of Manipur on 4 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as Chief Minister; Konthoujam Govindas Singh took oath as a Minister.
Who administered the oath of office to the new Manipur Chief Minister on 4 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath at Lok Bhavan, Imphal.
Who were sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers of Manipur on 4 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho
Nemcha Kipgen (BJP) and Losii Dikho (Naga People's Front) became Deputy Chief Ministers.
On what date had President's Rule been imposed in Manipur before it was revoked on 4 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 13 February 2025
The Proclamation under Article 356 was issued on 13 February 2025; N. Biren Singh had resigned on 9 February 2025.
Consider the following about Article 356 of the Constitution: 1. A Proclamation under Article 356 may be revoked or varied by a subsequent Proclamation, as was done for Manipur on 4 February 2026. 2. A Proclamation revoking an earlier Proclamation must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Article 356(2) allows revocation by a subsequent Proclamation; Article 356(3) exempts a revoking Proclamation from the requirement of parliamentary approval within two months.