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Yumnam Khemchand Singh Takes Oath as Manipur Chief Minister

7 February 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSYumnam KhemchandSingh Takes Oath asManipur ChiefMinister7 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

An elected government returned to Manipur as Yumnam Khemchand Singh took the oath of office, ending a long spell of central rule.

Key facts

  • Date: 4 February 2026.
  • Preceded by President’s Rule imposed through Article 356.
  • Deputy CMs: Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho.
  • Kipgen is the state’s first woman in that post.

Exam angle

  • Article for central rule in states: 356.
  • First woman Deputy CM of Manipur: Nemcha Kipgen.

Test yourself

1. Who was sworn in as Manipur's Chief Minister on 4 February 2026 after nearly a year of President's Rule?

Yumnam Khemchand Singh took oath as CM.

2. Which Article was used to impose President's Rule in Manipur before the new Chief Minister took oath?

The notes mention President's Rule under Article 356.

3. Who became the first woman to serve as Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur?

Nemcha Kipgen is described as the first woman in the post.

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