The recent Thadou Convention held in Guwahati addressed the Thadou tribe’s demand for a separate identity, with members rejecting their classification under the broader Kuki group. This has stirred a response from the Thadou Inpi General Headquarters, which criticized the convention’s claims.
Thadou Tribe’s Assertion of Unique Identity
At the convention, the Thadou community declared that they are distinct from the Kuki tribe. They highlighted their own language, culture, and history, emphasizing that the “Kuki” label, which they believe to have colonial roots, misrepresents their heritage. The Thadou urged for their classification as an independent tribe.
Table of Key Details
| Event | Details |
| Convention Name | Thadou Convention |
| Location | Guwahati |
| Main Organizer | Thadou Community International (TCI) |
| Thadou Inpi’s Response | Disapproved TCI’s resolutions |
| Slogan | “Thadou is not Kuki” |
| Date of Event | October 31 to November 2, 2023 |
Thadou Inpi’s Condemnation of TCI Convention
The Thadou Inpi General Headquarters, the main representative body of the Thadou tribe, dismissed the Guwahati convention organized by the Thadou Community International (TCI) as unauthorized. Thadou Inpi President Chongpu Kipgen stressed that the slogan “Thadou is not Kuki” contradicts the Thadou’s long-standing ties with the Kuki identity, and TCI lacks the mandate to represent the Thadou people.
Differences in Perspective on Identity
The Thadou Inpi criticized the TCI’s claims as divisive, emphasizing the Thadou’s cultural connection to the Kuki group. According to Kipgen, such slogans risk fragmenting the community and harming its cultural unity. Thadou Inpi reasserted its commitment to preserving Thadou’s place within the Kuki community, warning that the TCI’s stance might weaken these ties.
Calls for Recognition and Unity
The convention also extended solidarity to the Thadou community in Myanmar, reflecting the tribe’s cross-border unity. Additionally, the convention called for the removal of the “Any Kuki Tribe” designation from the Scheduled Tribe list in Manipur, arguing that this classification is politically motivated.
News Summary
- The Thadou Convention in Guwahati declared the Thadou tribe’s separate identity from the Kuki group.
- Thadou Inpi General Headquarters disapproved of the convention and called it unauthorized.
- Thadou Inpi highlighted the tribe’s cultural connection to the Kuki group.
- TCI’s slogan “Thadou is not Kuki” was criticized as divisive.
- The convention advocated for the removal of the “Any Kuki Tribe” designation in Manipur.
- Solidarity was extended to Thadou people in Myanmar amidst political challenges.
Also Read Latest Current Affairs 2024
| North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles Amid Tensions | New Orchid Species Gastrodia Lohitensis Discovered |
FAQs
It focused on asserting the Thadou tribe’s independent identity separate from the Kuki group.
The convention was held in Guwahati from October 31 to November 2, 2023.
The Thadou Inpi believes TCI’s statements contradict the Thadou tribe’s historical connection to the Kuki identity.
TCI promoted the slogan “Thadou is not Kuki” to emphasize their claim of a distinct identity.
The Thadou Inpi believes the Thadou people have a cultural and historical connection to the Kuki group.
It is a classification in Manipur’s Scheduled Tribe list, which the Thadou Convention aims to remove.
The differing views may impact unity, as some seek separation while others favor connection to the Kuki identity.
