After almost a year, President’s Rule in Manipur was lifted on Wednesday with immediate effect, paving the way for the formation of a new elected government in the State that was hit by ethnic violence.
In this regard, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification revoking President’s Rule in Manipur with immediate effect, hours before the swearing-in of the new chief minister. According to BJP Manipur Pradesh, NDA legislature party leader Y Khemchand Singh will be sworn in as the chief minister of Manipur at 6 pm on Wednesday. The oath-taking ceremony will be held at the Lok Bhavan in the presence of officials.
“The swearing-in ceremony of Shri @YKhemchandSingh as the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Manipur will take place today, 4th February 2026, at 6 PM at Lok Bhavan,” BJP Manipur said in a post on X.
“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 party added.
The announcement came minutes after Singh staked claim to form the government. An NDA delegation led by him met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Lok Bhavan to formally seek permission to form a popular government. The delegation included two MLAs from the Kuki-Zo majority districts of Churachandpur and Pherzawl.
