New Delhi, February 3: BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh has been selected as the next Chief Minister of Manipur, a position that has remained vacant for nearly a year under President's rule.

The Chief Minister's office has been empty since February 9, 2025, following the resignation of N Biren Singh, amid a prolonged period of ethnic violence. Shortly after, the state came under the President's rule.

Khemchand Singh's appointment was confirmed after he was elected as the leader of the Manipur BJP legislative party during a meeting held in New Delhi. His elevation comes at a pivotal moment for the party, as it seeks to stabilize its leadership amidst the ongoing political turbulence in the state.