Thadou Inpi Manipur Holds Crucial Meeting with MHA Advisor AK Mishra, Present Roadmap for Restoring Peace in Manipur
Media Release: Febr 21, 2025: The leadership team of Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) led by its President and General Secretary met with Shri AK Mishra, Advisor (Northeast) to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, at his office in North Block, New Delhi on February 17, 2025.
TIM discussed about the futility of violence, loss of many precious lives and properties on both sides who are party to the violence, but also those who are not a party, especially Thadou tribe. A peace roadmap of Thadou Inpi Manipur was presented for lasting peace in Manipur concurrently highlighting the untold sufferings of Thadou tribal community who have been the most affected yet silenced victims of the tragic violence that broke out on May 3, 2023. TIM also stated its consistent position and efforts of Thadou tribe of Manipur for peace and non-violent resolutions to the present crisis.
TIM also stated the historical facts and the distinct identity of Thadou tribe. It was also reiterated and explained that Thadou is not Kuki, or underneath Kuki, or part of Kuki, but a separate, independent entity from Kuki. The atrocities and persecution of the Thadou people because of their Thadou identity at the hands of Kuki supremacist forces, especially the armed Kuki supremacist militant groups and their frontal civil organizations, for the last several decades were also highlighted.
During the meeting, highlight was also made about the critically important role played by the peace-loving Thadou community as peacemakers in the best interest and integrity of the community and our nation India. The role has been taken up despite threats of violence and death and actual lethal violent attacks from anti-peace groups and individuals, who are hell-bent on destroying Thadou identity.
Shri AK Mishra also spoke about peace efforts and steps taken up by the Government of India, while acknowledging the concerns of Thadou community and the distinct identity of Thadou tribal community. He also agreed about the prevailing misconceptions about Thadou being often mistaken as Kuki by many people due to ignorance or systematic disinformation. He expressed his deep appreciation and respect for Thadou identity and their stance, role and commitment of Thadou community and their leadership for peace and non-violent solutions.
It may also be mentioned here that the Thadou community, the largest tribe in Manipur, is an important stakeholder for lasting peace and solutions.
*Statement:* "Thadou is a distinct ethnic group of people. Thadou is not Kuki, or underneath Kuki, or part of Kuki, but a separate, independent entity from Kuki. Any organization that incorporates "Thadou" but espouses Kuki and mis-portrays Thadou as Kuki or a part of Kuki is illegitimate and does not represent Thadou people and interest" – Thadou Convention 2024.
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(Manggou Thadou)
Joint General Secretary
Thadou Inpi Manipur
Media Release: Febr 21, 2025: The leadership team of Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) led by its President and General Secretary met with Shri AK Mishra, Advisor (Northeast) to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, at his office in North Block, New Delhi on February 17, 2025.
TIM discussed about the futility of violence, loss of many precious lives and properties on both sides who are party to the violence, but also those who are not a party, especially Thadou tribe. A peace roadmap of Thadou Inpi Manipur was presented for lasting peace in Manipur concurrently highlighting the untold sufferings of Thadou tribal community who have been the most affected yet silenced victims of the tragic violence that broke out on May 3, 2023. TIM also stated its consistent position and efforts of Thadou tribe of Manipur for peace and non-violent resolutions to the present crisis.
TIM also stated the historical facts and the distinct identity of Thadou tribe. It was also reiterated and explained that Thadou is not Kuki, or underneath Kuki, or part of Kuki, but a separate, independent entity from Kuki. The atrocities and persecution of the Thadou people because of their Thadou identity at the hands of Kuki supremacist forces, especially the armed Kuki supremacist militant groups and their frontal civil organizations, for the last several decades were also highlighted.
During the meeting, highlight was also made about the critically important role played by the peace-loving Thadou community as peacemakers in the best interest and integrity of the community and our nation India. The role has been taken up despite threats of violence and death and actual lethal violent attacks from anti-peace groups and individuals, who are hell-bent on destroying Thadou identity.
Shri AK Mishra also spoke about peace efforts and steps taken up by the Government of India, while acknowledging the concerns of Thadou community and the distinct identity of Thadou tribal community. He also agreed about the prevailing misconceptions about Thadou being often mistaken as Kuki by many people due to ignorance or systematic disinformation. He expressed his deep appreciation and respect for Thadou identity and their stance, role and commitment of Thadou community and their leadership for peace and non-violent solutions.
It may also be mentioned here that the Thadou community, the largest tribe in Manipur, is an important stakeholder for lasting peace and solutions.
*Statement:* "Thadou is a distinct ethnic group of people. Thadou is not Kuki, or underneath Kuki, or part of Kuki, but a separate, independent entity from Kuki. Any organization that incorporates "Thadou" but espouses Kuki and mis-portrays Thadou as Kuki or a part of Kuki is illegitimate and does not represent Thadou people and interest" – Thadou Convention 2024.
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(Manggou Thadou)
Joint General Secretary
Thadou Inpi Manipur
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