The Thadou Tribe Council (TTC) has issued an earnest appeal to the United Naga Council (UNC), urging it to advise the Joint Tribes Council (JTC) — comprising the Inpui, Liangmei, Rongmei, and Zemei tribes — to refrain from interfering in the ongoing matter regarding the Churachandpur (Songpi)–Kangpokpi (Kanggui) Connectivity Road. The TTC emphasized that the proposed bypass route strategically avoids all JTC areas and passes only through Kuki-Chin blood lands including Chiru Khunou and Dolang Khunou villages.
The appeal, dated 17th July 2025, was signed by YT Haokip, President of the TTC-GHQ, and framed as a gesture of goodwill and a plea for continued peace, unity, and fraternity among tribal groups in Manipur and Nagaland.
Background of the Appeal
The TTC expressed gratitude to the United Naga Council (UNC) and the broader Naga leadership for their past support during what it termed as “hard times” for the Kuki community. The letter, however, took note of ongoing tensions triggered by disruptions and objections raised along certain routes, which allegedly led to the need for a new alternative road alignment that bypasses JTC territories to preserve peace.
Key Highlights from the TTC’s Appeal
| Concern/Request | Details |
|---|---|
| Appeal to UNC | Urging UNC to advise JTC not to interfere in the connectivity road project |
| Reason for Alternative Route | To avoid tensions and disturbances in JTC areas |
| Route Alignment | Passes through only Kuki-Chin areas — Chiru Khunou and Dolang Khunou |
| Objection to JTC Memo | Dated 15 July 2025, which portrayed Kukis as encroachers of “Naga Ancestral Land” |
| Emphasis on Fraternity | Advocating for peaceful coexistence as “fellow Tribals and fellow Christians” |
| Opposition to Interference | Asserting JTC lacks legal and moral authority to block the route |
TTC’s Stand on Inter-tribal Harmony
The TTC reiterated that they do not object to Kuki blood brothers who join UNC or NSCN-IM, expressing hope that such integration fosters “Kuki-Naga Unity & Fraternity.” The council also denounced what it described as “evil-minded mischief” from some individuals causing disturbances along transport routes, potentially endangering peaceful tribal relations.
“We hope your able leadership will definitely solve this matter once for all, to give peace a chance to live and let live,” the letter concluded.
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