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BJP Picks Yumnam Khemchand Singh to Lead Manipur Legislature Party

The Bharatiya Janata Party has elected Yumnam Khemchand Singh as its legislature party leader in Manipur. This decision comes ahead of the scheduled end of President's Rule in the state, which was imposed last year. Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh stated that all NDA partners have been invited to a meeting in Delhi, hoping for a positive outcome. Meanwhile, a central inquiry commission probing the ethnic violence that triggered the political crisis has been given an extension to submit its report.

Key Points: BJP Elects Yumnam Khemchand Singh as Manipur Legislature Leader

  • BJP elects new legislature leader
  • Meeting precedes end of President's Rule
  • NDA partners convene in Delhi
  • Probe into ethnic violence extended
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BJP elects Yumnam Khemchand Singh as Manipur legislature party leader

BJP elects Yumnam Khemchand Singh as its legislature party leader in Manipur, as NDA partners meet ahead of the end of President's Rule.

"The government is a continuing process. I try my best to change the landscape in the state of Manipur. - N Biren Singh"

New Delhi, February 3

The Bharatiya Janata Party elected Yumnam Khemchand Singh as its legislature party leader during the Manipur Legislative Party meeting at the party's headquarters in Delhi.

The decision follows a meeting in the national capital this evening, days ahead of the end of the President's rule in the northeastern state.

As per the source, the meeting will be followed by a meeting of NDA partners in the state. President's rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13 last year and was later extended by Parliament in August last year for another six months. Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Sunday that NDA partners in the state have been called to Delhi for a meeting.

"All NDA partners have been invited....Let's hope for a positive response," Biren Singh told reporters. "The government is a continuing process. I try my best to change the landscape in the state of Manipur," he added. President's Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, 2025, after N Biren Singh stepped down as Chief Minister following months of intermittent violence in the state, following ethnic tensions between the Kuki Zo and Meitei ethnic groups.

Union Home Ministry in December gave another extension to the Commission of Inquiry probing the ethnic violence in Manipur, instructing it to submit its report "as soon as possible, but no later than May 20, 2026." The commission is tasked with probing the ethnic violence that erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023, examining its causes as well as the authorities' response.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally some movement after President's rule. But the real test is on the ground in Manipur. The new leader must address the root causes of the ethnic tension, not just form a government. The people deserve lasting peace.
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Rohit P
Good decision. BJP is trying to bring normalcy. The Commission's report is crucial though. Hope they submit it on time so justice is served and such violence never repeats. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Watching from outside, it seems like a complex situation. Hope this political step leads to concrete actions for the affected communities. The extension of the inquiry commission shows how deep the issues are.
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Vikram M
Let's be honest, changing faces in Delhi won't solve Manipur's problems overnight. The violence has left deep scars. The new leader needs to work with all NDA partners AND the opposition for a genuine healing process. Respectfully, actions matter more than meetings.
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Kavya N
As a citizen, my main concern is safety and development for our brothers and sisters in the Northeast. Hope this brings a stable government that focuses on jobs, infrastructure, and unity. 🤞

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