Biren Singh country's first CM to have been a pro sportsman
BJP's Biren Singh, who was sworn in as Manipur's Chief Minister on Wednesday, is India's first CM to have previously been a professional sportsperson. Singh was a national-level football player, having represented the Manipur state team for almost 10 years. He earlier played football for Border Security Force's team and won the Durand Cup by defeating Mohun Bagan in 1981.