Yumnam Khemchand Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Yumnam Khemchand Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/03/1963
Age62 years
BirthplaceSingjamei Yumnam Leikai, Imphal West, Manipur, India

Bio/Wiki

Known forBeing the 13th Chief Minister of Manipur, India

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolRam Lal Paul High School, Imphal (1978)
Educational QualificationMatriculation

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteMeitei Vaishnavism
Zodiac signPisces

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherYumnam Kalachand Singh (deceased)
MotherGambhini Devi (deceased)
SpouseJoybala Devi (homemaker)
Children1 Son

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Political Journey
  • 19 March 2017: Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly Incumbent
  • 19 March 2017-20 March 2022: Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly
  • 20 March 2022-13 February 2025: Minister for Municipal Administration Housing Development, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, and Education
  • 4 February 2026: 13th Chief Minister of Manipur
Achievements
  • 5th Dan black belt in traditional South Korean taekwondo
  • Founded the All Assam Taekwondo Association in 1982 and served as its President
  • Played a significant role in the political landscape of Manipur, including the 2022 Legislative Assembly election where BJP won 32 seats

Some Lesser Known Facts

Began learning Taekwondo at the age of 19.
Initiated Taekwondo in Manipur and later served as the Vice President of the Taekwondo Federation of India.
Entered politics as a member of the Democratic Revolutionary People's Party (DRPP) in 2002.
Lost the Manipur Assembly election in 2012 when contesting under the All India Trinamool Congress.
Joined the BJP in 2013, contributing to their electoral success in 2017.
Faced challenges as Speaker of the assembly regarding disqualification cases during a politically tumultuous time.
Involved in conflict resolution discussions during recent violence in Manipur.
Made history as the first person in India to receive a 5th-Dan Black Belt in traditional Taekwondo from the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation.