IT News
Imphal, Jan 29:
Official records from the Thadou National Council, Manipur, reveal an appeal to the Central Government urging them not to grant recognition to nomenclature Kuki or Any Kuki tribe. The appeal, issued on 17th November 1987, carries a stark warning of potential conflict and bloodshed if the bill for recognition is introduced in Parliament.
Paolen Haokip, the President of Thadou National Council, addressed the appeal to Shrimati Rajendra Kumari Vajpaijee, the Union Minister of State for Welfare in New Delhi. The communication emphasizes the grave consequences of the proposed bill on the prevailing peaceful conditions among tribes in Manipur.
Signed by S.H. Seipu, the General Secretary of Thadou National Council, Manipur, the official record, titled ‘Telegraph,’ is not only addressed to Shrimati Rajendra Kumari Vajpaijee but is also copied to the Hon’ble Union Deputy Minister (Welfare), the Government of India in New Delhi, (Prof.) Meijinlung Kamson, Honorable Member of Parliament from Manipur, Joint Secretary of AICC(I) in New Delhi, South Avenue, and the Director (SCD) at the Ministry of Welfare, Government of India, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi. The appeal underscores the urgency and seriousness of the concerns raised by the Thadou National Council regarding potential social unrest if the proposed bill is pursued.
The official document lists the tribes mentioned in the proposed bill, which include Aimol, Baite, Biate/Beite, Chiru, Chothe, Chonglai, Doungel, Gangte, Guite, Hangshing, Haokip, Hmar, Khongsai, Kipgen, Kom, Manlung Machong, Mate, Milhiem, Neihchiel, Paite, Purum, Ralte, Simte, Sukte, Tiddim Chin, Thadou, Thouthang, Tungdim, Vaiphei and Zou.
