List of deputy chief ministers of Manipur

Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur
Incumbent
Vacant
since 10 March 2022
Member of
  • Cabinet of Manipur
  • Manipur Legislative Assembly
AppointerGovernor of Manipur
First holderGaikhangam Gangmei

The Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur is a member of the Cabinet of Manipur Government in the Government of Manipur. Not a constitutional office, it seldom carries any specific powers.[1] A deputy chief minister usually also holds a cabinet portfolio such as home minister or finance minister. In the parliamentary system of government, the Chief Minister is treated as the "first among equals" in the cabinet; the position of deputy chief minister is used to bring political stability and strength within a coalition government.

  1. ^ Rajendran, S. (13 July 2012). "Of Deputy Chief Ministers and the Constitution". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 March 2020.