India, Feb. 5 -- BJP leader Y Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the chief minister of Manipur on Wednesday, after nearly a year-long President's Rule in the State.

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 62-year-old legislator. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan in Imphal, hours after the President's rule in the state was revoked.

BJP MLA Nemcha Kipgen, who belongs to the Kuki community, and Naga People's Front legislator L Dikho took oath as the deputy chief ministers of Manipur.

BJP's Govindas Konthoujam and K Loken Singh of NPP were also sworn in as ministers. Kipgen took oath virtually from Manipur Bhavan in New Delhi.

The decks for Y Singh to take oath earlier in the day with Minis...