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Manipur Gets New Govt as President’s Rule Is Revoked

  • By Thetripurapost Desk, Imphal
  • Feb 04, 2026
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Newly sworn-in Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday said his foremost priority would be to live up to the trust placed in him by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah and to restore peace in the state.
Speaking to reporters at Lok Bhavan shortly after taking oath, Singh said Manipur is home to 36 communities which have collectively sustained the state over the years. “Our hope now is for everyone to come forward to help create a peaceful atmosphere,” he said.
“Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have placed great faith in me, and I want to carry that faith forward,” the chief minister added.
Deputy Chief Minister L Dikho said the new government’s immediate task would be to reach out to the people and address their concerns. “Inclusiveness is the new mantra of the government,” Dikho said, adding that the administration would work to fulfil the aspirations of the people.
When asked about possible action against armed groups that allegedly threatened Kuki legislators over their participation in government formation, Dikho said, “Why not,” indicating that the government would not shy away from taking necessary steps.
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 62-year-old Singh at Lok Bhavan. BJP MLA Nemcha Kipgen of the Kuki community and Naga People’s Front legislator L Dikho were sworn in as deputy chief ministers. Kipgen took oath virtually from Manipur Bhavan in New Delhi.
BJP’s Govindas Konthoujam and NPP’s K Loken Singh were also sworn in as ministers. The ceremony took place hours after President’s Rule in the state was revoked.
Welcoming the formation of the new government, BJP Manipur spokesperson Laimayum Bashanta Sharma said it would pave the way for peace, normalcy and development. “The restoration of a popular government reflects the Centre’s commitment to what is best for Manipur,” he told PTI.
A senior BJP leader said the inclusion of leaders from three major communities in the top posts would help stabilise both the hills and the valley.
However, a Manipur University professor expressed concern over Kipgen taking oath virtually, saying it reflected a lack of political will to enforce unity. “There is no threat to any community in Imphal valley. The oath-taking should not have been done from New Delhi,” he said.