Ending months of uncertainty, Yumnam Khemchand Singh was ceremonially sworn in as Manipur’s Chief Minister Wednesday, heralding a new NDA dispensation. The 61-year-old Meitei leader, ex-speaker and minister, received the mantle from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla in a grand Raj Bhavan function.
Two deputies—BJP’s Nemcha Kipgen (virtual oath) and NPF’s L. Diko—alongside BJP’s Govindas Konthoujam and NPP’s Khuraijam Loken Singh, completed the initial lineup. Seven more inductions are slated, expanding the coalition front.
Preceded by BJP’s Delhi declaration of Singh as leader, the event drew top brass: observers Tarun Chugh and Sambit Patra, former CM N Biren Singh, Speaker Satyabrata Singh, and state BJP chief Sharda Devi.
A pivotal move was the Union Cabinet’s revocation of President’s Rule, notified by Home Secretary Govind Mohan. President Murmu exercised Article 356 powers to lift the February 13, 2025, order from February 4, 2026 onward.
This setup underscores NDA’s strategy for inclusive representation amid Manipur’s Meitei-Naga-Kuki dynamics. Singh’s tenure prioritizes peace-building, development acceleration, and administrative efficiency.
From flood-prone valleys to hill insurgencies, the state grapples with multifaceted woes. The new regime vows targeted interventions: enhanced security, skill programs, tourism push, and inter-community initiatives.
Optimism tempers realism as Manipur navigates ahead. Singh’s proven administrative acumen positions him to deliver stability and growth, fostering a united front against division.