Fresh violence in Manipur has left at least four people dead in two separate incidents since Thursday night, triggering protests and bringing Imphal to a near standstill.&nbsp;Angry residents brought two victims' bodies to the state capital and placed them outside the main gate of the Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh's residence in Babupara to protest the killings. Police later forcefully removed the protesters from the site.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the first incident, violence broke out during a musical event in a locality inhabited by Meiteis and Pangal Muslims. Stone-pelting and gunfire reportedly injured several people, while a 24-year-old man later died of bullet injuries, according to NDTV.&nbsp;In a separate incident in Khamenlok, Imphal East district, three villagers were allegedly shot dead by suspected tribal militants while collecting firewood in nearby hills.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/malicious-false-pak-s-bigoted-agenda-india-slams-oic-for-resolution-reference-to-j-k-1792408348684">‘Malicious, false, Pak’s bigoted agenda’: India slams OIC for resolution reference to J&amp;K</a>&nbsp;Local MLA Thokchom Lokeshor Singh said the victims were gathering firewood near the boundary between Imphal East and Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district when they were allegedly attacked.&nbsp;The deceased were identified as Arubam Ronil, 35, of Nongshum Mayai Leikai; Lairenlakpam Inaobi, 44, of Uyumpok Nongshum Awang Leikai; and Kshetrimayum Sushil, 32, of Uyumpok Mayai Leikai.&nbsp;Three other people were injured in the attack. They were identified as Meisnam Somendro, 55; Bonson Khingdram, 45; and Ngangom Suraj, 22. All three are receiving treatment at Raj Medicity Hospital in Imphal.&nbsp;The killings have heightened tensions across Manipur, with normal activities in and around Imphal coming to a near standstill amid fears of further violence.&nbsp;The fresh incidents have also raised concerns about renewed clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities, whose relations have remained strained since ethnic violence erupted in the state in May 2023.

Fresh violence in Manipur has killed four people in two separate incidents, triggering protests outside the chief minister's residence in Imphal and raising fears of renewed ethnic tensions.

Fresh violence in Manipur has left at least four people dead in two separate incidents since Thursday night, triggering protests and bringing Imphal to a near standstill. Angry residents brought two victims' bodies to the state capital and placed them outside the main gate of the Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh's residence in Babupara to protest the killings. Police later forcefully removed the protesters from the site. In the first incident, violence broke out during a musical event in a locality inhabited by Meiteis and Pangal Muslims. Stone-pelting and gunfire reportedly injured several people, while a 24-year-old man later died of bullet injuries, according to NDTV. In a separate incident in Khamenlok, Imphal East district, three villagers were allegedly shot dead by suspected tribal militants while collecting firewood in nearby hills. Also Read: ‘Malicious, false, Pak’s bigoted agenda’: India slams OIC for resolution reference to J&K Local MLA Thokchom Lokeshor Singh said the victims were gathering firewood near the boundary between Imphal East and Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district when they were allegedly attacked. The deceased were identified as Arubam Ronil, 35, of Nongshum Mayai Leikai; Lairenlakpam Inaobi, 44, of Uyumpok Nongshum Awang Leikai; and Kshetrimayum Sushil, 32, of Uyumpok Mayai Leikai. Three other people were injured in the attack. They were identified as Meisnam Somendro, 55; Bonson Khingdram, 45; and Ngangom Suraj, 22. All three are receiving treatment at Raj Medicity Hospital in Imphal. The killings have heightened tensions across Manipur, with normal activities in and around Imphal coming to a near standstill amid fears of further violence. The fresh incidents have also raised concerns about renewed clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities, whose relations have remained strained since ethnic violence erupted in the state in May 2023.

Fresh violence in Manipur has killed four people in two separate incidents, triggering protests outside the chief minister's residence in Imphal and raising fears of renewed ethnic tensions.

Four killed in fresh Manipur violence, locals take bodies to CM's residence

President’s Rule in the northeastern border state of Manipur has been lifted almost a year after it was imposed, just hours before the swearing-in ceremony of the new state government scheduled for Wednesday evening. Legislators from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are set to formally join the newly reconstituted government headed by Chief Minister-designate Yumnam Khemchand Singh.&nbsp;President’s Rule was enforced in February 2025 following the resignation of then Chief Minister N Biren Singh. During this period, the Manipur Legislative Assembly remained under suspended animation, neither dissolved nor functioning. Yumnam Khemchand Singh, who belongs to the Meitei community, will be joined by two Deputy Chief Ministers: Nemcha Kipgen from the Kuki community and Losii Dikho from the Naga tribe. According to reports, Kipgen is expected to take her oath at a Manipur government guesthouse in Delhi.&nbsp;Seven-time MLA Govindas Konthoujam from Bishnupur district has been assigned the Home portfolio. Speaking on his new role, he said he would work with discipline and restraint, prioritising stability and law and order in the state. At 61, Khemchand is viewed within party circles as a consensus-driven and non-controversial leader, acceptable to various internal factions during a sensitive political phase. Though he has limited experience leading from the front during crises, sources describe him as an administrator who could provide organisational coherence, discipline, and quiet authority rather than relying on populist rhetoric.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/last-note-crying-sketch-korean-game-obsession-chilling-details-of-ghaziabad-sisters-suicide-emerge-1770195230313">Last note, crying sketch, Korean game obsession: Chilling details of Ghaziabad sisters’ suicide emerge</a>&nbsp;Manipur continues to witness a fragile calm nearly three years after violent clashes erupted between the Meitei community, which dominates the central valley regions, and the Kuki tribes concentrated largely in the hill districts. Sections of the Kuki population have been demanding a separate administrative arrangement, a demand being negotiated through two umbrella groups representing around two dozen insurgent outfits that are signatories to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement.In recent weeks, as talks to form a new government were underway, several Kuki civil society groups announced they would not participate in any Manipur government.&nbsp;&nbsp;They also distanced themselves from the Kuki MLAs expected to join the cabinet. A day before the formation of the new government was announced, prominent Kuki leader Paolienlal Haokip, a vocal critic of the former Chief Minister, posted on X that without justice for what he termed ethnic cleansing, and in the absence of a written political settlement, Kuki-Zo representatives could not take part in the selection of the legislative party leader.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/germany-heavy-snow-black-ice-sweep-different-parts-of-germany-1770204066628/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/germany-heavy-snow-black-ice-sweep-different-parts-of-germany-1770204066628/embed</a>&nbsp;On the other hand, Meitei civil society organisations have argued that the immediate priority should be the safe return of all internally displaced persons, even as political dialogue continues. Kuki leaders, however, insist that discussions on resettlement or rehabilitation cannot proceed without first securing a political solution in the form of a separate administrative setup. Meitei leaders have countered this stance by accusing Kuki leadership of pursuing an ethnically exclusive homeland. They argue that political negotiations and the return of displaced families can move forward simultaneously, noting that no part of Manipur is inhabited exclusively by a single ethnic group.

President's rule revoked in Manipur after a year; Yumnam Khemchand Singh set to take oath as CM

President’s Rule in the northeastern border state of Manipur has been lifted almost a year after it was imposed, just hours before the swearing-in ceremony of the new state government scheduled for Wednesday evening. Legislators from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are set to formally join the newly reconstituted government headed by Chief Minister-designate Yumnam Khemchand Singh. President’s Rule was enforced in February 2025 following the resignation of then Chief Minister N Biren Singh. During this period, the Manipur Legislative Assembly remained under suspended animation, neither dissolved nor functioning. Yumnam Khemchand Singh, who belongs to the Meitei community, will be joined by two Deputy Chief Ministers: Nemcha Kipgen from the Kuki community and Losii Dikho from the Naga tribe. According to reports, Kipgen is expected to take her oath at a Manipur government guesthouse in Delhi. Seven-time MLA Govindas Konthoujam from Bishnupur district has been assigned the Home portfolio. Speaking on his new role, he said he would work with discipline and restraint, prioritising stability and law and order in the state. At 61, Khemchand is viewed within party circles as a consensus-driven and non-controversial leader, acceptable to various internal factions during a sensitive political phase. Though he has limited experience leading from the front during crises, sources describe him as an administrator who could provide organisational coherence, discipline, and quiet authority rather than relying on populist rhetoric. Also Read: Last note, crying sketch, Korean game obsession: Chilling details of Ghaziabad sisters’ suicide emerge Manipur continues to witness a fragile calm nearly three years after violent clashes erupted between the Meitei community, which dominates the central valley regions, and the Kuki tribes concentrated largely in the hill districts. Sections of the Kuki population have been demanding a separate administrative arrangement, a demand being negotiated through two umbrella groups representing around two dozen insurgent outfits that are signatories to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. In recent weeks, as talks to form a new government were underway, several Kuki civil society groups announced they would not participate in any Manipur government. They also distanced themselves from the Kuki MLAs expected to join the cabinet. A day before the formation of the new government was announced, prominent Kuki leader Paolienlal Haokip, a vocal critic of the former Chief Minister, posted on X that without justice for what he termed ethnic cleansing, and in the absence of a written political settlement, Kuki-Zo representatives could not take part in the selection of the legislative party leader. https://www.wionews.com/videos/germany-heavy-snow-black-ice-sweep-different-parts-of-germany-1770204066628/embed On the other hand, Meitei civil society organisations have argued that the immediate priority should be the safe return of all internally displaced persons, even as political dialogue continues. Kuki leaders, however, insist that discussions on resettlement or rehabilitation cannot proceed without first securing a political solution in the form of a separate administrative setup. Meitei leaders have countered this stance by accusing Kuki leadership of pursuing an ethnically exclusive homeland. They argue that political negotiations and the return of displaced families can move forward simultaneously, noting that no part of Manipur is inhabited exclusively by a single ethnic group.

Yumnam Khemchand Singh is set to take oath as the new Manipur chief minister as President's rule was lifted on Wednesday (February 4)

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) announced Yumnam Khemchand Singh as the legislature party leader in Manipur on Tuesday (Feb 3). The leader will take the oath as the next Chief Minister of the Indian state. Moreover, the state is also likely to get a woman deputy chief minister as Nemcha Kipgen, a Kuki leader and former minister, was noted as the frontrunner. The announcement came after a meeting of BJP MLAs from Manipur in Delhi.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/mention-of-pizza-1000-times-in-epstein-files-new-documents-reveal-unsolved-mystery-of-erin-ko-stephanie-and-roy-hodges-1770061950551">Mention of ‘Pizza’ 1000 times in Epstein Files? New documents reveal mystery of Erin Ko, Stephanie and Roy Hodges</a>&nbsp;The party's parliamentary board had appointed Tarun Chugh as the central observer for the election of the Manipur legislative party leader a day earlier. “On Sunday, all legislators were asked to come to Delhi for a meeting on Monday. All 37 MLAs are in Delhi for the meeting. The meeting was supposed to be held on Monday evening but after the latest announcement about the central observer, we all received information saying that the meeting has been postponed to 3 pm tomorrow,” a state BJP leader told Hindustan Times.&nbsp;Moreover, former chief minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh, had confirmed last week that all NDA partners in the state had been called for a meeting in the National Capital.“All NDA partners have been invited....Let's hope for a positive response,” Singh told reporters, according to PTI news agency. He added, The government is a continuing process. I try my best to change the landscape in the state of Manipur."&nbsp;Also read: Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lauren-sanchezthree-letters-in-a-week-multiple-emails-countless-internet-posts-all-unanswered-why-jeff-bezos-is-silent-on-washington-post-layoffs-1770129791939">Three letters in a week, multiple emails, countless internet posts - all unanswered. Why Jeff Bezos is silent on Washington Post layoffs?</a>&nbsp;Singh stepped down as the CM of the state on February 13, 2025, after which, President's rule was imposed in the northeastern state. It was after months of violence in the state amid ethnic tensions between two different ethnicities.

BJP named Yumnam Khemchand Singh as Manipur’s next Chief Minister, with the oath imminent, as talks continue on appointing Nemcha Kipgen as possible deputy CM after months of President’s Rule.

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) announced Yumnam Khemchand Singh as the legislature party leader in Manipur on Tuesday (Feb 3). The leader will take the oath as the next Chief Minister of the Indian state. Moreover, the state is also likely to get a woman deputy chief minister as Nemcha Kipgen, a Kuki leader and former minister, was noted as the frontrunner. The announcement came after a meeting of BJP MLAs from Manipur in Delhi. Also read: Mention of ‘Pizza’ 1000 times in Epstein Files? New documents reveal mystery of Erin Ko, Stephanie and Roy Hodges The party's parliamentary board had appointed Tarun Chugh as the central observer for the election of the Manipur legislative party leader a day earlier. “On Sunday, all legislators were asked to come to Delhi for a meeting on Monday. All 37 MLAs are in Delhi for the meeting. The meeting was supposed to be held on Monday evening but after the latest announcement about the central observer, we all received information saying that the meeting has been postponed to 3 pm tomorrow,” a state BJP leader told Hindustan Times. Moreover, former chief minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh, had confirmed last week that all NDA partners in the state had been called for a meeting in the National Capital. “All NDA partners have been invited....Let's hope for a positive response,” Singh told reporters, according to PTI news agency. He added, The government is a continuing process. I try my best to change the landscape in the state of Manipur." Also read: Also read: Three letters in a week, multiple emails, countless internet posts - all unanswered. Why Jeff Bezos is silent on Washington Post layoffs? Singh stepped down as the CM of the state on February 13, 2025, after which, President's rule was imposed in the northeastern state. It was after months of violence in the state amid ethnic tensions between two different ethnicities.

BJP named Yumnam Khemchand Singh as Manipur’s next Chief Minister, with the oath imminent, as talks continue on appointing Nemcha Kipgen as possible deputy CM after months of President’s Rule.

Yumnam Khemchand Singh to take oath as next Manipur CM, BJP announces. Details here

Congress MLA K Meghachandra Singh has submitted a notice to the Secretary of Manipur Assembly for the removal of the Assembly Speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh for 'preponing the date for proceedings regarding disqualification of 7 Congress MLAs'.

These seven MLAs won the election on a Congress ticket in 2017 but defected later to BJP.

This came after three MLAs of the ruling BJP resigned and joined Congress. Four National People's Party (NPP) MLAs, an independent MLA and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA also withdrew support to the BJP-led government in the state.

Poll for one Rajya Sabha seat is also scheduled to be held on June 19.

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In 60-member Manipur Assembly, BJP emerged victorious in the 2017 Assembly elections and N Biren Singh was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the state. BJP had won 21 seats while Congress bagged 28 seats. One Congress MLA, who had defected to BJP, was disqualified by the Speaker tribunal earlier.

BJP currently enjoys support from four Naga People's Front (NPF) MLAs and one legislator of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). After three resignations of three MLAs, BJP has 18 legislators left and have the support of five MLAs.

All the MLAs who had resigned and withdrawn their support from the N Biren Singh-led BJP government had a warm reception at an unidentified camp by Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee President M Okendro Singh, former MPCC presidents, G Gaikhangam, TN Haokip and Congress MLAs.

CLP leader Ibobi Singh said that he will be demanding for a floor test and stake claim to form the government.

Congress MLA K Meghachandra Singh has submitted a notice to the Secretary of Manipur Assembly for the removal of the Assembly Speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh for 'preponing the date for proceedings regarding disqualification of 7 Congress MLAs'.

Congress MLA K Meghachandra Singh has submitted a notice to the Secretary of Manipur Assembly for the removal of the Assembly Speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh for 'preponing the date for proceedings regarding disqualification of 7 Congress MLAs'. These seven MLAs won the election on a Congress ticket in 2017 but defected later to BJP. This came after three MLAs of the ruling BJP resigned and joined Congress. Four National People's Party (NPP) MLAs, an independent MLA and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA also withdrew support to the BJP-led government in the state. Poll for one Rajya Sabha seat is also scheduled to be held on June 19. Also watch| India responds to claim over Galwan valley: China making 'inevitable' claims In 60-member Manipur Assembly, BJP emerged victorious in the 2017 Assembly elections and N Biren Singh was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the state. BJP had won 21 seats while Congress bagged 28 seats. One Congress MLA, who had defected to BJP, was disqualified by the Speaker tribunal earlier. BJP currently enjoys support from four Naga People's Front (NPF) MLAs and one legislator of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). After three resignations of three MLAs, BJP has 18 legislators left and have the support of five MLAs. All the MLAs who had resigned and withdrawn their support from the N Biren Singh-led BJP government had a warm reception at an unidentified camp by Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee President M Okendro Singh, former MPCC presidents, G Gaikhangam, TN Haokip and Congress MLAs. CLP leader Ibobi Singh said that he will be demanding for a floor test and stake claim to form the government.

Congress submits notice to remove Manipur Assembly Speaker

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Four killed in fresh Manipur violence, locals take bodies to CM's residence

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Congress submits notice to remove Manipur Assembly Speaker