BJP Manipur Legislature Party Leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh submitting a claim to form a government in Manipur. Photo Credit: Yumnam Khemchand Facebook
BJP Manipur Legislature Party Leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday (February 4, 2026) staked a claim to form a government in Manipur.
Manipur has been under the President’s rule since February 2025.
Mr. Khemchand met Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the Governor of Manipur at Lok Bhavan in Imphal, and submitted a claim to form a BJP-led NDA government in the State.
Two Kuki-Zo MLAs L.M. Khaute and Ngursanglur Sanate were also present.
“I am confident that with the formation of the new Council of Ministers, peace and development will serve as the guiding principles of the new government,” Mr. Khemchand said in a post on Facebook.
The oath ceremony is expected to happen shortly.
“The political journey towards the vision of Viksit Bharat and Viksit Manipur is not without challenges, but our priorities will remain firmly aligned with achieving these ambitious goals,” Mr. Khemchand added.
Published – February 04, 2026 02:19 pm IST
