Official Thadou website launched
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 23 2026: Thadou Inpi Manipur has launched the official Thadou website, "www.thadou.com", on January 22, 2026, at Hotel Imphal.

The website was inaugurated by M James Thadou, president of Thadou Inpi Manipur, the apex representative body of the Thadou tribe in Manipur.

The launch ceremony saw attendance from prominent leaders and members of the Thadou community, both in person and virtually, reflecting a collective commitment to safeguarding and asserting the distinct identity of the Thadou people.

Representatives from major civil society organisations of Manipur including COCOMI, AMUCO, Arambai Tenggol (AT), and FOCS were also present, demonstrating broad-based civil society engagement and solidarity.

As per a release issued by Thadou Inpi Manipur, the newly launched website serves as an authoritative digital platform designed to strengthen community connection and promote knowledge-sharing; provide factual and authentic narratives on the history, culture, and distinct identity of the Thadou people; and offer verified news, updates, and information.

A key feature of the website is its online Thadou tribe membership registration, aimed at strengthening organisational unity and enhancing participation.

Following the launch, an hour-long interactive discussion was held on the vision of Manipur as a united, inclusive, and multiethnic society.

The discussion underscored the urgent need to correct ethnic misidentification and ensure accurate recognition of all indigenous communities of Manipur, including the Thadou people, who have often been misidentified due to ignorance, coercion, and political and historical distortion.

It was noted that "www.thadou.com" will play a vital role in restoring community ownership, dignity, and pride, empowering the Thadou people to assert control over their identity and affairs.

The contributions of Thadou Inpi Manipur and the Thadou community toward peace-building, social harmony, and the territorial integrity of Manipur were acknowledged and appreciated by the participating civil society organisations.

The launch marked a significant step toward empowering the Thadou community and promoting peaceful coexistence in Manipur.

Besides, Thadou Inpi Manipur has called upon members of the Thadou community to visit and contribute to the website, and appealled to the media and the people of Manipur to support the Thadou community's legitimate efforts to reclaim and assert its rightful identity in the larger interest of justice and social harmony.

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