Nongthombam Biren Singh is an Indian politician, former footballer and journalist who is currently serving as the 12th Chief Minister of Manipur since 2017 representing the Heingang Assembly constituency in the Manipur Legislative Assembly since 2002 as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Besides being the chairman of the Shri Shri Govindaji Temple Board, he is the first incumbent Chief Minister who serves as the president of the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board (LSTB), the temple development board of Lainingthou Sanamahi of the Sanamahi religion since 2021.
N. Biren Singh was awarded Champions of Change in 2018 for his exceptional work for the nation. The award was conferred by the Vice-President of India Sri. Venkaiah Naidu at Vigyan Bhavan New Delhi.
Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh Biography
Full name
Nongthombam Biren Singh
Date of Birth/DOB
1 January 1961
Birth Place
Imphal, Manipur, India
Current Designation
12th Chief Minister of Manipur
Current Address
phayeng kharanz paragon beikai
Profession
Social Worker and Politician
Father name
N. Khunjao Singh
Married
Yes
Spouse
Hiyainu Devi
Children
2 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Education Qualification
Bachelor of Arts degree from D.M. College of Arts & Commerce, Imphal Manipur in 1981.
College or University
D.M. College of Arts & Commerce
Nationality
Indian
Political party
Bharatiya Janata Party
Other political affiliations
National Democratic Alliance (2017–present) Indian National Congress (2004–2016) Democratic Revolutionary Peoples Party (2002–2004)
Political Timeline of N Biren Singh
2022 Incumbent
He was elected as leader of the BJP Legislature Party in Manipur and with a majority of MLAs having been presented to the Governor, he was sworn in as Chief Minister of Manipur on 15 March 2017. He is the first-ever BJP Chief Minister in Manipur.
2017
Singh formally joined the BJP on 17 October 2016 and later became the Spokesperson and Co-convener of the Election Management Committee of BJP Manipur Pradesh
2016
Singh formally joined the BJP on 17 October 2016 and later became the Spokesperson and Co- convener of the Election Management Committee of BJP Manipur Pradesh
2007
He retained his Assembly seat, contesting on behalf of the Indian National Congress (INC) and was later appointed as the Minister of Irrigation & Flood Control and Youth Affairs & Sports in the State Government
2003
He was appointed Minister of State of Vigilance in the Manipur state government
2002
He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manipur, as the Democratic Revolutionary Peoples Party (DRPP) candidate in the constituency Heingang.
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