N. Biren Singh

Politician

Indian Luwangsangbam Mamang Leikai, Imphal, Manipur

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1961
Age65 years
BirthplaceLuwangsangbam Mamang Leikai, Imphal, Manipur

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameNongthombam Biren Singh
Also known asN. Biren Singh

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7"
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper (semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor of ArtsManipur University (1981)
Diploma in JournalismThe Newsmen

Personal Life

Former footballer who played for the Border Security Force (BSF) domestic team
Founder and editor of Naharolgi Thoudang, a vernacular daily newspaper in Manipur (1992-2001)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
WifeN. Hiyainu Devi (entrepreneur, social worker)
Children
  • Two sons, one named Nongthombam Ajay Singh
  • Anjubala Nongthongbam
  • One daughter, Anjubala Nongthongbam
Parents
FatherN. Gouro Singh
MotherName

Career

Political Party
  • Democratic Revolutionary People’s Party (DRPP) (2002-2003)
  • Indian National Congress (INC) (2003-2016)
  • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (2016-present)
Political Journey
  • 2002: Joined the Democratic Revolutionary People’s Party
  • 2002: Elected to the Manipur Legislative Assembly from Heingang constituency
  • 2003: Joined the Indian National Congress
  • 2004: Appointed as the Minister of State for Vigilance
  • 2007: Became the Minister of Irrigation and Flood Control and Youth Affairs and Sports
  • 2017: Sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur
  • 2017: Re-elected to the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly on BJP ticket; Sworn in as Chief Minister on 15th March, 2017
  • 2022: Re-elected to the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly on BJP ticket; Sworn in as Chief Minister on 21st March, 2022
  • 2003: Appointed as Minister of State for Planning and Vigilance
  • 2004: Appointed as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Forest and Environment
  • 2007: Re-elected to the Manipur Legislative Assembly on INC ticket; appointed as Minister of Irrigation and Flood Control, Youth Affairs and Sports, and Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution
  • 2012: Re-elected to the Manipur Legislative Assembly on INC ticket for the third consecutive term
  • 2016: Resigned from the Manipur Legislative Assembly and Indian National Congress in October
  • 2016: Joined the Bharatiya Janata Party
  • 2017: Sworn in as the 12th Chief Minister of Manipur on 15th March, 2017
  • 2022: Sworn in as Chief Minister of Manipur on 21st March, 2022
  • 2022: Sworn in as Chief Minister on 21st March, 2022
Ministerial PortfoliosHome, Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Confidential and Cabinet, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Information and Technology, Planning

Favourites

PoliticianNarendra Modi
SportFootball

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMahindra Bolero

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/n_biren_singh/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/NongthombamBirensingh/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/NBirenSingh

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. N. Biren Singh engaged in football during his college years and was a player for BSF's football team.
2. In 1992, he established Naharolgi Thoudang, a vernacular daily, without any background in journalism.
3. Biren faced sedition charges in 2000 due to publishing an activist's speech.
4. During his free time, he relishes reading books and playing football.
5. He was part of the BSF team that won the 1981 Durand Cup defeating Kolkata-based Mohun Bagan.
6. N. Biren Singh was a footballer during his college years and played for the BSF's domestic football team
7. In 1992, he established Naharolgi Thoudang, a vernacular daily newspaper, without any formal background in journalism
8. He faced sedition charges in 2000 due to publishing an activist's speech in his newspaper
9. During his free time, he enjoys reading books and playing football
10. He was part of the BSF football team that won the 1981 Durand Cup, defeating Kolkata-based Mohun Bagan
11. He led the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to augment dairy production in Manipur
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