Imphal, Feb. 5 -- The first Assembly session of the new BJP-led government in Manipur is set to commence on Thursday. Y. Khemchand was sworn in as the Chief Minister yesterday, along with four others, including two Deputy Chief Ministers.

Governor A K Bhalla, invoking Clause (1) of Article 174 of the Constitution of India, has summoned the 7th Session of the Twelfth Manipur Legislative Assembly to meet at 4 pm today.

Being the first session of the year, the Governor is expected to address the House.

A BJP leader has expressed confidence that the floor test of the new government will not face any hurdles, citing the support of 51 members in the 60-member Assembly.

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