Imphal: In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article 174 of the Constitution of India, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has summoned the eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly to meet at 11 am on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Assembly Hall in Imphal.
An official notification to this effect was issued by Manipur Legislative Assembly Secretary Rohit Sapam on Monday.
The announcement of the Assembly session comes amid reports of major political developments in the state, including an expected Cabinet expansion. Central BJP leaders, including National General Secretary and North East in-charge, are scheduled to visit Imphal ahead of the session.
Meanwhile, former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and other key state leaders travelled to New Delhi over the weekend for high-level meetings with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Sources said Biren Singh travelled to Delhi at the behest of the Home Minister to discuss political matters concerning the state.
At the same time, other state leaders, including Home Minister K. Govindas, MLA Kh. Joykisan and Speaker Th. Satyabrata, also left Imphal, triggering political speculation. Govindas said his trip was personal and unrelated to any summons from the central party leadership, while Speaker Satyabrata travelled to Bali, Indonesia.
The current ministry under Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, who took office on February 4, 2026, following the revocation of President’s Rule, has a five-member Cabinet.
Seven ministerial berths remain vacant out of the permissible strength of 12 ministers, with a Cabinet expansion widely anticipated amid the ongoing political developments.