Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) formed
- November 05th, 2024 :: Thadou Community International -

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Thadou Convention 2024 at Guwahati from November 1-2, 2024

Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) formed at Thadou Convention 2024, among other Thadou bodies

Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) was formed as a full-fledged body for a tenure of 3 years with immediate effect, at the 2-day Thadou Convention 2024 at Guwahati on 1-2 November 2024, with Pu H. James Thadou, Pu Michael Lamjathang Haokip and 7 others unanimously elected as the President, General Secretary and executive members respectively. 3 persons were also elected as Advisor to TIM.

TIM shall function as the legitimate peak body of Thadou tribe for Manipur, providing strategic leadership, coordination and advocacy. TIM will also spearhead, be responsible for, and coordinate movements and representation and all affairs relating to Thadous of Manipur and beyond as needed.

Thadou Inpi Jiribam (TIJ), which shall be under the supervision of Thadou Inpi Manipur, was also formed, with Pu SK Thadou as the President. Thadou Inpi Mizoram, Thadou Inpi Karbi Anglong & Thadou Inpi Dima Hasao in Assam were also formed with leaders elected for each unit.

The convention also formed Thadou Chiefs’ Council (TCC) led by Pu Th. Helien Thadou, Chief of Jampi and Pu Lhunkholet Haokip as Convenor and Co-convenor, Thadou Academic Society by Pi Ngahpi Lhouvum as Convenor, Thadou Elders’ Association (Upalom) by Pu SH Seipu as President and Pu Seikhohao Sitlhou as General Secretary, Thadou Human Rights Advocacy with Dr. M. Paosei Haokip as Convenor, and North-East Thadou Sustainable Economic Development Society (NETSEDS) with Pu Mangchungnung Sitlhou as Convenor.

An important decision was taken to place a demand for recognition of Thadou tribe as a separate, distinct scheduled tribe from AKT in the states of Assam and Mizoram and Kuki tribe in Nagaland.

Thadou Convention 2024 at Guwahati from November 1-2, 2024

The convention also honoured Thadou Gaal aka Thadou War (1917-1919) heroes for their selfless sacrifices in the fight against the colonial rule. Descendants of some of the war heroes, including the grandsons of Jampipa, Longjapa, Lonpipa, Gobohpa, Loikhaipa etc, who attended the convention in person, were each presented a souvenir in honour of the Thadou war heroes.

We thank Pu Dinganglung Gangmei MLA, Chairman, Hill Area Committee, Manipur for gracing the convention as the chief guest on the last day. An interactive Q &A session was held with the HAC Chairman, where issues relating to tribal issues were discussed, including NRC, HAC and ADC. We also thank the three dignitaries from Mizoram-based Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), including its President, Pu H. Lalthianghlima, Asst General Secretary, Pu C. Hmingsanga and Information Secretary, Pu Zonunmawia Ralte for gracing the convention.

Thadou Convention 2024 was jointly organised by Thadou Community International (TCI) & Thadou Students’ Association (TSA). Over 200 onsite participants, including Thadou leaders, delegates and church leaders (TBA and TCF) from across the country, and also a number of online participants from abroad, representing the voice and interest of the Thadou community worldwide.

The historic convention reaffirms our collective identity and resolve to preserve and protect our God-given distinct Thadou identity and unique heritage. The 10-point declaration and several resolutions of the convention, in response to the long-standing profound need and popular demand of Thadou people and in fulfilment of the principles, vision, aim and object of our forefathers and of the Thadou Conclave Delhi Declaration - 2015 and Thadou Inpi Constitution, were adopted to secure the best interests and aspirations of Thadou people, now and the future.

We thank the Almighty God, all delegates, guests and well-wishers for making Thadou Convention 2024 a grand success!

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 organisation that incorporates “Thadou” but espouses Kuki and mis-portrays Thadou as Kuki is illegitimate and does not represent Thadou people and interest” – Thadou Convention 2024.

See a full photo gallery on this convention here

Issued by:
Thadou Community International