President Droupadi Murmu today ordered to lift the President’s Rule in the state, exercising the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 356 of the Constitution.
President's rule revoked from Manipur with 'immediate effect'. (File Photo: IANS)
The Ministry of Home Affairs today issued a notification announcing the revocation of the President’s Rule from Manipur with immediate effect from the 4th day of February, 2026.
The notification by the Ministry included the Proclamation signed by the President of India, wherein Droupadi Murmu ordered to lift the President’s Rule in the state, exercising the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 356 of the Constitution.
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The earlier proclamation was issued last year on 13 February, after President Murmu imposed President’s Rule in Manipur, considering a breakdown of constitutional governance in the state.
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President of the BJP Mahila Morcha, Loteeka Leima has welcomed the revocation, saying, “This is a very happy and important day for us… There is an atmosphere of great joy at the party. We have a lot of work to do. We need to bring peace to Manipur and work for development and peace in every corner of the state. Previously, when there was President’s Rule, they were also doing good work… The democratic process, where the people of Manipur voted for the government they wanted, was temporarily halted due to problems in our state, considering the law and order situation. But now we are very happy that our government is back…”
#WATCH | Imphal, Manipur: President of the BJP Mahila Morcha, Loteeka Leima, says, “This is a very happy and important day for us… There is an atmosphere of great joy at the party. We have a lot of work to do. We need to bring peace to Manipur and work for development and peace… https://t.co/FlDdUZ8iJF pic.twitter.com/nk4ilBuxlZ
— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2026
The President’s Rule has been revoked just a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party announced two-time MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh as the state’s next chief minister. The swearing-in will take place later today.
Imphal, Manipur: The people of Imphal are ready to welcome Yumnam Khemchand Singh, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Manipur. pic.twitter.com/rdcyZTbqdL
— IANS (@ians_india) February 4, 2026
Earlier today, the newly appointed BJP Legislature Party Leader, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, submitted his claim to form the government to Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. He was accompanied by National General Secretary Tarun Chugh and North East in-charge Sambit Patra to stake their claim. The MLAs from the BJP and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Manipur have claimed the right to form the government in the state.
Imphal, Manipur: Newly appointed BJP Legislature Party Leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh reached his residence after submitting his claim to form the government to Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, and was warmly welcomed by family and supporters. pic.twitter.com/RdOn3BcLY2
— IANS (@ians_india) February 4, 2026
On Yumnam Khemchand Singh becoming the next CM, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh said that all three parties and both independents have given their support to him.
Imphal, Manipur: On BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh being set to become the next CM, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh says, “All three parties and both independents have given their support.” pic.twitter.com/m128fc7uMk
— IANS (@ians_india) February 4, 2026
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