Imphal, Oct. 16 -- Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), the apex body of the Thadou community, has directed its members to register on its official website.

It has also reaffirmed that the Thadou have a distinct ethnic identity and should be recognised separately in future peace talks in Manipur.

In a recent media release, TIM said the Thadou were a separate community from the Kuki, Zomi, Hmar and Mizo groups. It criticised the state government led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh for using "Kuki" or "Kuki-Zo" as an umbrella term for 12 non-Naga Zo tribes.

The organisation also alleged that the government's peace initiatives had excluded the Thadou community while engaging with other tribal groups.

TIM said the government's approach lac...