Overview
- Five Meitei and Thadou organisations have jointly endorsed a National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise to address concerns over illegal immigration in Manipur.
- The groups demand the removal of the 'Kuki Tribes (AKT)' category from the Scheduled Tribes list, alleging misuse by illegal immigrants.
- The organisations have expressed support for the Ministry of Home Affairs’ plan to ensure free movement across Manipur, including the reopening of National Highways.
- They recognize the Thadou people as a distinct indigenous community and reject the terms 'Kuki' and 'AKT' as colonial constructs.
- The groups also call for a structured rehabilitation plan for the 60,000 internally displaced people and the termination of agreements with Kuki armed groups accused of extremism.