Nearly a year after imposition, the central government revoked President’s Rule in Manipur on Wednesday via President Droupadi Murmu, clearing the path for a new NDA administration under senior BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh.
Historic Oath Ceremony
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla will administer oaths at 6 PM today at Imphal’s Raj Bhavan, with Khemchand Singh as CM—possibly joined by cabinet ministers and 1-2 deputies. BJP hailed his “experienced, visionary leadership” for good governance and progress through 2027.
Path from Crisis
Ethnic Meitei-Kuki violence erupting May 2023 killed over 260, displaced 70,000+; then-CM N. Biren Singh resigned February 9, 2025, triggering rule on February 13. Security forces stay high alert for peaceful transition.
Key Challenges
New government faces restoring peace, law-order, rehabilitation, and development amid lingering tensions—public hopes for swift stability and rebuilding.
