Imphal : President’s Rule in Manipur was revoked on Tuesday, clearing the way for the formation of an elected government in the state after nearly a year of central administration.

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs and published in The Gazette of India (Extraordinary), President Droupadi Murmu exercised powers under Clause (2) of Article 356 of the Constitution to withdraw the proclamation imposed on February 13, 2025. The revocation has come into effect from February 4, 2026.

President’s Rule had been imposed following the resignation of the BJP-led government amid prolonged ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities, which severely affected law and order in the state. During this period, the 60-member Manipur Legislative Assembly was kept under suspended animation, though its tenure continues until 2027.

The decision to revoke central rule comes at a key political juncture, with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) having finalised its leadership to form the next government.

Senior BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh was recently elected leader of the NDA legislature party and is set to take over as the Chief Minister of Manipur. The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party announced that Singh will be sworn in at 6 pm on Wednesday at Lok Bhavan.

Announcing the development on X, BJP Manipur said, “The swearing-in ceremony of Shri @YKhemchandSingh as the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Manipur will take place today, 4th February 2026, at 6:00 PM at Lok Bhavan.”

Sources indicated that Kuki MLA Nemcha Kipgen and NPF MLA Losii Dikho are likely to be appointed Deputy Chief Ministers. With President’s Rule lifted, the NDA is expected to formally stake claim to form the government before Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.

The move marks a significant step towards the restoration of popular governance in Manipur after months of political uncertainty and direct administration by the Centre.