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Summary:

The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), representing the Thadou community, is urging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to remove the “Any Kuki Tribes” (AKT) category from Manipur’s list of Scheduled Tribes. TIM argues this category, introduced in 2003, is being exploited by foreigners and threatens national security. They are requesting legislative action to delete the AKT category, the inclusion of Thadou representatives in future peace talks, and the restoration of a democratically elected government in Manipur following an extended period of President’s Rule. They also emphasized that the Thadou community has a distinct ethnic identity, and is not part of the Kuki community. They say that this will promote long term peace in the state.

News Article:

Thadou Group Calls for Removal of “Any Kuki Tribes” Category in Manipur, Citing Security Concerns

Guwahati, India – November 14, 2025 – The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), the leading organization representing the Thadou community in Manipur, has issued a strong appeal to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to repeal the “Any Kuki Tribes” (AKT) category from the state’s Scheduled Tribe list.

In a memorandum submitted to BJP leaders B.L. Santhosh and Sambit Patra in Imphal today, TIM officials, led by Joint General Secretary Manggou Thadou, argued that the AKT category, introduced by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in 2003, poses a significant threat to national security. The TIM claims that the category has been exploited by foreigners, particularly those crossing over from Myanmar, to gain Scheduled Tribe status.

“A legislative action is needed in Parliament to delete the AKT category,” said Manggou Thadou. “This is crucial to ensure fairness, national security, and the integrity of Manipur.”

Beyond the removal of the AKT category, the TIM is also advocating for the inclusion of Thadou representatives in any future peace talks or government-led negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur. They stated that the Thadou community needs to be a legitimate stakeholder in peace talks because “Thadou is not Kuki, or underneath Kuki, or part of Kuki, but independent of Kuki.” The TIM also stressed the urgency of restoring a democratically elected government in Manipur, which has been under President’s Rule since February 13th, 2025.

The call to action comes as Manipur continues to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating ethnic conflict between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities, which began on May 3, 2023. The clashes have resulted in over 250 deaths and the displacement of more than 62,000 people.

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