Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Organizations Seek Removal of 'Any Kuki Tribes' from Manipur ST List
Two groups in Manipur want the government to remove 'Any Kuki Tribes' from a list of special groups.
They say this category allows people to falsely claim tribal status, which could cause problems.
They believe it was added to the list improperly and is being misused.
They are concerned about the impact on existing communities and the potential for outsiders to exploit the situation.
The groups are asking for the removal to protect the rights of recognized tribes in the state.
Organizations request removal of 'Any Kuki Tribes' from Manipur's ST list.
They claim it's constitutionally flawed and a threat to existing communities.
The category is viewed as an invalid continuation of a colonial classification.
It's alleged the category allows misuse by enabling 'fabrication' of tribal identities.
The Manipur government recommended deleting 'Any Kuki Tribes' in February 2023.
- Who
- Meitei Alliance and Thadou Inpi Manipur
- What
- Organizations are urging the deletion of 'Any Kuki Tribes' category from Manipur's ST list.
- When
- The Manipur government recommended the deletion in February 2023.
- Where
- Manipur, India
- Why
- They believe the category is constitutionally flawed, allowing misuse and threatening existing communities.
Organizations' Perspective
Opposing Perspective Not Present
Category Status
Organizations' Perspective
The 'Any Kuki Tribes' category should be removed.
Opposing Perspective Not Present
The article does not mention any group supporting 'Any Kuki Tribes'.
Impact of Category
Organizations' Perspective
The category allows misuse and undermines the rights of existing tribes.
Opposing Perspective Not Present
The article does not mention any group supporting 'Any Kuki Tribes'.
- Organizations Involved
- Meitei Alliance and Thadou Inpi Manipur
- Target
- Union Tribal Affairs Minister
- Category of Concern
- 'Any Kuki Tribes'
- Proposed Action
- Deletion from ST list
- Government Recommendation
- Deletion recommended in February 2023
