Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Assam Thadou Chief Defends Peace Efforts Amidst Criticism
A Thadou tribe leader in Assam is standing up for peace in Manipur.
He attended a meeting between the Meitei and Thadou communities, who have been fighting.
He's been attacked online for it, but he says he won't stop supporting peace and the Thadou people's identity.
Some Kuki groups disagree with the Thadou's claim of being a distinct tribe, while the leader's goal is to bring understanding between the Thadou, Meitei, and other groups.
The chief's village is in Assam and has been part of the NC Hills Autonomous Council since 1886.
A Thadou tribe chief in Assam defended his participation in a Manipur peace event, despite facing online abuse.
The 'Road to Peace' event in Imphal brought together Meitei and Thadou representatives after recent ethnic clashes.
The chief supports the Thadou tribe's distinct identity and genuine peace initiatives in Manipur.
Disagreement exists over the Thadou tribe's relationship with the larger Kuki community.
The chief's village is part of the NC Hills Autonomous Council in Assam.
- Who
- Samuel Chonkholal Lhouvum, the Thadou tribe chief of Khomunnom village, Meitei representatives, and Kuki groups.
- What
- A Thadou tribe chief defended attending a Manipur peace event.
- When
- The peace event was held on August 6, after two years of Meitei-Kuki ethnic clashes.
- Where
- Imphal, Manipur and Khomunnom village, Assam.
- Why
- To endorse the Thadou tribe's distinct identity and support peace initiatives amid ethnic tensions.
Thadou Inpi Manipur
Kuki Groups
Tribal Identity
Thadou Inpi Manipur
The Thadou are a distinct tribe and not part of the Kuki nomenclature.
Kuki Groups
The Thadou tribe is part of the Kuki umbrella.
Separate Administration
Thadou Inpi Manipur
Do not support a separate administration.
Kuki Groups
Lead the call for a separate administration.
- Event Name
- 'Road to Peace'
- Location
- Imphal, Manipur
- Chief
- Samuel Chonkholal Lhouvum
- Village
- Khomunnom
- District
- Dima Hasao
- Council
- NC Hills Autonomous Council