YumnamKhemchand Singh is a senior political leader from Manipur whose career spans decades of legislative experience, organisational work, and public service. Known for his calm demeanour and administrative maturity, he has emerged as one of the most experienced faces of contemporary Manipuri politics.

Early Life and Birth

YumnamKhemchand Singh was born on 1 March 1963 in Imphal, Manipur. Raised in the heart of the Imphal Valley, he grew up amidst Manipur’s complex social fabric, which played a formative role in shaping his understanding of governance, coexistence, and public responsibility. He belongs to the Meitei community, the majority ethnic group of the valley region.

Family Background

He is the son of late YumnamKalachand Singh. Khemchand Singh has largely kept his personal and family life away from public attention, reflecting a conscious separation between public duty and private space. Those close to him describe him as deeply rooted in family values and community ethics.

Education and Early Interests

Khemchand Singh completed his High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) from Ram Lal Paul High School, Manipur, in 1978. Beyond academics, he developed a strong inclination towards discipline and physical training. Notably, he is a renowned practitioner of traditional Taekwondo and is recognised as the first Indian to be awarded the 5th Dan Black Belt in traditional Taekwondo by the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation (GTTF), Seoul—a rare achievement that reflects his lifelong commitment to discipline and perseverance.

Political Career

A seasoned legislator, Khemchand Singh has been elected multiple times as a Member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Singjamei Assembly Constituency in Imphal West district. His repeated electoral success underscores sustained public trust in his leadership.

He has held several key constitutional and executive positions, most notably:

●     Speaker, Manipur Legislative Assembly (2017–2022), where he presided over the House during a crucial phase of the state’s political journey.

●     Cabinet Minister in the BJP-led Manipur Government, handling important portfolios such as Municipal Administration & Housing Development, Education, Rural Development, and Panchayati Raj at different points.

Political Alliance and Ideology

Khemchand Singh is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Manipur. Within the party, he is regarded as an organisationally strong and consensus-oriented leader. His politics has largely focused on urban governance, institutional stability, and dialogue-driven solutions, especially during periods of social and political strain in the state.

Public Image

Widely respected across party lines, YumnamKhemchand Singh is seen as a disciplined, soft-spoken, and experienced administrator. His background in martial arts, long legislative tenure, and constitutional roles have contributed to a public image centred on restraint, balance, and institutional respect.