Latest Manipur Assembly News & Updates

Imphal, March 6 (IANS) The budget session of the Manipur Assembly will resume on March 9, with several important issues likely to be discussed during the proceedings, officials said. Manipur Assembly Secretary Rohit Sapam, in a notification, said on Thursday that the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Assembly, which was adjourned sine die on February 5, 2026, will reconvene on March 9 at 11 a.m. in the Assembly Hall in Imphal. In a separate notification, the Assembly Secretary added that a mee…

Imphal, March 4 (IANS) Exactly one month after the swearing-in ceremony, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday allocated portfolios among the two Deputy Chief Ministers and two Cabinet Ministers, retaining most key departments under his charge, officials said. However, seven ministerial berths are still vacant. Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, in a notification, said that on the advice of the Chief Minister, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla allocated portfolios to the Ministers….

Imphal, Feb 4 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh is likely to take oath as the new Chief Minister of Manipur at the Lok Bhavan on Wednesday evening, a top official said. A senior Manipur government official said that a few ministers, including one or two Deputy Chief Ministers, are also likely to be sworn in along with the new Chief Minister.“The timing of the swearing-in ceremony and the names of the ministers will be finalised at any moment. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla will admin…

New Delhi/Imphal, Feb 3 (IANS) Ending months of uncertainty and prolonged parleys over government formation in Manipur, the BJP on Tuesday announced that former Assembly Speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh will be the state’s next Chief Minister.The BJP legislature party, after a meeting in New Delhi, announced that Khemchand Singh has been elected as the party’s Legislature Party Leader and will take over as Chief Minister of Manipur, where President’s Rule has been in force since February 13 …

New Delhi/Imphal, Feb 3 (IANS) Manipur Assembly’s former Speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh will be the state’s next Chief Minister, it was announced on Tuesday.The BJP legislature party, after a meeting in New Delhi, announced that Khemchand Singh has been elected as the party’s Legislature Party Leader and will take over as Chief Minister of Manipur, where President’s Rule has been in force since February 13 last year following the resignation of then-Chief Minister N. Biren Singh amid prolong…

Imphal, Feb 1 (IANS) Senior Central leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are likely to hold a crucial meeting with MLAs of the party and its NDA allies from Manipur in New Delhi on Monday to discuss key issues concerning the state, party sources said on Sunday. According to party sources, a large number of MLAs belonging to the BJP and its supporting parties have already reached New Delhi, while several others are on their way. Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and Manipur BJP …

Imphal, Dec 31 (IANS) Manipur Congress on Wednesday asserted that peace and normalcy will return to the state only if the Assembly is dissolved and fresh elections are held. Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Keisham Meghachandra Singh said that the long-awaited peace and normalcy would be restored in the state if the 60-member Assembly is dissolved and a fresh mandate is sought from the people. “After fresh elections, a new government will be able to deal with the situation p…