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 |
Latest News about Yumnam Khemchand Singh
04/02/2026
Yumnam Khemchand Singh was elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party in Manipur, paving the way for him to become the 13th Chief Minister of the state. This followed nearly a year of President's Rule after N Biren Singh's resignation in February 2025 amid prolonged ethnic violence. He is expected to receive support from NDA legislators before formally taking oath.
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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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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ykhemchandsingh/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/YKhemchandSingh/ | |
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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. |