Manipur President’s rule withdrawn, Y Khemchand Singh to be sworn in as CM at 6 pm

NDA legislature party leader Y Khemchand Singh will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur at 6 pm on Wednesday, the state BJP announced. The ceremony will be held at Lok Bhavan, where preparations have been underway since morning.

This follows the Ministry of Home Affairs issuing a notification announcing the revocation of President’s Rule in Manipur with immediate effect, clearing the way for the formation of a new government.

"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," the BJP Manipur posted on X.


The party added, "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."

The announcement came shortly after Singh staked a claim to form a government in the state, which has been under President's Rule since February 2025. An NDA delegation, led by Singh, met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Lok Bhavan to stake the claim. Two MLAs from the Kuki-Zo majority districts of Churachandpur and Pherzawl were part of the delegation.

The 62-year-old Singh was named the BJP legislature party leader and subsequently the leader of the NDA legislature party in New Delhi on Tuesday. BJP MLA Thongam Biswajit earlier stated that five MLAs, including Singh, will be sworn in as ministers.

Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned in February 2025 amid criticism over his handling of ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kukis, which broke out in May 2023. Following his resignation, President's Rule was imposed in the state.