Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Thadou Tribe Opposes Manipur Census Without AKT Removal
The Thadou tribe in Manipur is very worried about the government's plan to conduct a census.
They think it's dangerous to do this without first removing a group called 'Any Kuki Tribes' from the list of recognized tribal groups.
The Thadou tribe says that this group was added for political reasons and has caused problems.
They believe that including this group in the census could lead to more ethnic tensions and even violence.
The Manipur government has asked the central government to remove this group, but the process is still ongoing.
The Thadou tribe is concerned that without this removal, the census won't be fair or accurate, and it could even help illegal immigrants get recognized as tribal members.
Thadou tribe organizations call the decision to conduct a census without removing 'Any Kuki Tribes' (AKT) from the ST list reckless and dangerous.
Manipur government proposed to remove AKT from the ST list in February 2023, awaiting views from the Registrar General of India.
Thadou tribe organizations warn that conducting a census without removing AKT could worsen ethnic tensions and compromise demographic integrity.
AKT was included in Manipur's ST list in 2003, facilitating illegal immigration and non-indigenous outsiders obtaining residency and ST status.
Thadou tribe organizations allege that Kuki armed militants could coerce census officials and community members, leading to misclassification under AKT.
- Who
- Thadou tribe organizations, Manipur government, Ministry of Tribal Affairs
- What
- Opposition to conducting census without removing 'Any Kuki Tribes' from ST list
- When
- Proposal sent on February 8, 2023, AKT included in 2003
- Where
- Manipur, India
- Why
- Thadou tribe believes AKT inclusion facilitates illegal immigration and threatens demographic integrity
- Proposal Date
- February 8, 2023
- AKT Removal Request
- Manipur government proposed to remove 'Any Kuki Tribes' from ST list
- Thadou Tribe's Stance
- Opposes census without AKT removal
- AKT Inclusion Year
- 2003
- AKT Removal Status
- Awaiting views from the Registrar General of India
- Thadou Tribe's Warning
- AKT inclusion could lead to instability and bloodshed
- AKT in Assam
- Umbrella term for sub-tribes, ST certificate issued in sub-tribe names
- AKT in Manipur
- Listed as a separate tribe, ST certificate issued under 'Any Kuki Tribes'