Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/03/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Singjamei Yumnam Leikai, Imphal West, Manipur, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Yumnam Khemchand Singh
05/02/2026
Yumnam Khemchand Singh took oath as the 13th Chief Minister of Manipur on 4 February 2026, ending a long period of President’s Rule in the state. His elevation followed his selection as the BJP Legislature Party leader and the subsequent formation of a new state government backed by NDA allies.
04/02/2026
Yumnam Khemchand Singh was elected leader of the BJP legislative party in Manipur, positioning him to become the next chief minister. The move came after nearly a year of President’s Rule in the state and was part of efforts to restore an elected government amid Manipur’s ongoing political and ethnic tensions.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being the 13th Chief Minister of Manipur, India |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Ram Lal Paul High School, Imphal (1978) |
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| Educational Qualification | Matriculation |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Meitei Vaishnavism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Yumnam Kalachand Singh (deceased) |
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| Mother | Gambhini Devi (deceased) |
| Spouse | Joybala Devi (homemaker) |
| Children | 1 Son |
Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began learning Taekwondo at the age of 19. | |
| 2. Initiated Taekwondo in Manipur and later served as the Vice President of the Taekwondo Federation of India. | |
| 3. Entered politics as a member of the Democratic Revolutionary People's Party (DRPP) in 2002. | |
| 4. Lost the Manipur Assembly election in 2012 when contesting under the All India Trinamool Congress. | |
| 5. Joined the BJP in 2013, contributing to their electoral success in 2017. | |
| 6. Faced challenges as Speaker of the assembly regarding disqualification cases during a politically tumultuous time. | |
| 7. Involved in conflict resolution discussions during recent violence in Manipur. | |
| 8. Made history as the first person in India to receive a 5th-Dan Black Belt in traditional Taekwondo from the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation. |
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