Leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch on Monday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, commending the unity of the Indian people and the government’s firm stance against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism.
The letter was sent ahead of the debate on Operation Sindoor, scheduled for post-noon in Parliament.
In his letter, Baloch wrote, “We, the sixty million Baloch people of the Republic of Balochistan, extend our heartfelt message to our 1.4 billion Indian brothers and sisters. On the occasion of today’s parliamentary debate on Operation Sindoor, we express our profound admiration for the unwavering unity of the Indian people, the resolute and principled stance of the Government of India against Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism, and the visionary decision by the opposition to stand in solidarity with the government and armed forces at this critical juncture.”
Mir Yar Baloch praised the extraordinary courage and professionalism of the Indian Armed Forces, the “responsible and patriotic role” of the Indian media, and the nation’s collective success in confronting and overcoming “Pakistan’s military and psychological aggression”.
Reinforcing the “enduring India-Balochistan bonds of friendship”, the activist urged MPs to recognise the “invaluable historical relationship” in Parliament. “This sentiment is not only a testament to our shared past but also echoes the aspirations and convictions of the Indian populace,” the letter read.
Mir Yar Baloch highlighted that following the temporary pause in Operation Sindoor, “Pakistan’s occupying forces have unleashed a renewed wave of brutality” upon the people of Balochistan. He described these brutal acts as a “direct reprisal” for the principled stand of the Baloch people, who have “chosen to stand in solidarity with the citizens of India”.
“Our letter is a powerful reminder of India’s role in standing up for oppressed people and resisting tyranny in our neighbourhood. The Baloch people have consistently looked toward India as a beacon of hope, and their unwavering support for our sovereignty, particularly during events like Operation Sindoor, deserves a principled response from your leadership,” Baloch wrote.
He outlined ways in which Balochistan could support India’s security interests, including cutting off Pakistan’s access to the Arabian Sea through Gwadar and disrupting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which he described as “a direct threat to India’s sovereignty and security”.
The letter pointed out Balochistan’s rich natural resources and strategic position, saying it could offer India direct trade routes to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe through an independent corridor.
Referring to Balochistan’s sacred Hinglaj Mata Mandir, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and a revered Hindu pilgrimage, Mir Yar Baloch noted, “The Baloch people have protected it despite Pakistani attempts to radicalise the region, showcasing their commitment to pluralism and cultural respect.”
He added that the Baloch stand firmly against the same terrorist groups that target India.
In the letter, Baloch also detailed the history of Balochistan, from its status as an independent country in 1947 to its “forceful annexation” by Pakistan in 1948. Explaining that since then, the Baloch population has faced immense suffering, including mass abductions, extrajudicial killings, aerial bombardments, and systemic cultural repression. Despite this, the people remain grounded in secular, democratic, and nationalist principles, he said.
Balochistan seeks “not only freedom from oppression but a future of peace, equality, and cooperation with democratic neighbours, most importantly, India,” Baloch said.
Invoking India’s message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family), he urged Speaker Om Birla to raise the Baloch people’s plight in Parliament and to support their fight for freedom and dignity.
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