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Meitei and Thadou Groups Unite to Back NRC Push and Free Movement in Manipur

The joint initiative calls for an updated NRC, removal of AKT from tribal lists, and support for MHA’s efforts to restore inter-district mobility.

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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 'Any 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.