President Droupadi Murmu revoked President’s Rule in Manipur to facilitate the swearing-in of Yumnam Khemchand Singh as the new Chief Minister
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President Droupadi Murmu revoked President’s Rule in Manipur to facilitate the swearing-in of Yumnam Khemchand Singh as the new Chief Minister.
Background
President Droupadi Murmu revoked President’s Rule in Manipur on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a BJP leader, was nominated by the BJP leadership to serve as the new Chief Minister.
Facts for Prelims
- PostYumnam Khemchand Singh: Sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur in February 2026
- FactPresident’s Rule: Revoked by President Droupadi Murmu in Manipur to restore democratic governance
- PlaceManipur: State where President's Rule was revoked to address ethnic strife and displacement
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of the President's power to impose and revoke President's Rule in maintaining constitutional order during periods of internal strife.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Balancing state autonomy with the Union's responsibility to maintain public order
- Governance bottleneck: Addressing ethnic strife and displacement through administrative transitions
- Democratic restoration: Re-establishing elected governance to address voter discontent in hill and valley regions
Keywords: President's Rule · Democratic Governance · Constitutional Order · Ethnic Strife · Executive Authority
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