Baloch Group Appeals PM Modi To Support 'Free Balochistan Movement': 'Your Remark Indication Of Moral Support'
Baloch American Congress President Tara Chand urged PM Modi to support the Free Balochistan movement, citing Pakistan’s repression and India’s moral responsibility to back Baloch rights.
Tara Chand Baloch, President of the Baloch American Congress (BAC) and a former cabinet minister in Balochistan, has made a direct appeal to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging India to extend ethical, political, and diplomatic support to the Baloch national resistance against what he described as Pakistan's oppressive rule.
In two formal letters addressed to the Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi, Chand conveyed gratitude for India's past expressions of solidarity with the Baloch cause, particularly referencing Prime Minister Modi’s remarks on Balochistan during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort.
"Your reference to Balochistan in your Red Fort address was embraced by Baloch people around the world as an indication of moral support for a nation that has been occupied, subjugated, and terrorised by Pakistan," Dr. Chand wrote.
The letter provides a historical overview of Balochistan's contentious incorporation into Pakistan in 1948, which Chand describes as the beginning of "a cruel occupation." He accused Pakistan's military, headquartered in Rawalpindi, of committing acts akin to genocide against the Baloch people.
"Governed by a jihadist army, this poorly conceived country is accountable for the disappearances, torture, deaths, and displacement of thousands of my countrymen," the letter states.
Chand argued that the ongoing human rights abuses are part of a systematic effort to crush the decades-long Baloch national liberation movement. He further warned of the growing threat posed by China's presence in the region, calling it an extension of colonial influence.
He also expressed concern over the lack of global awareness about the Baloch struggle, stating, "Outside of the Indian media, there is scant acknowledgement of the atrocities committed by the Pakistani state in Occupied Balochistan."
In his letter, Chand urged India to step forward on the international stage to champion the Baloch cause. "Without substantial moral and political backing from the state level, Pakistan and its allies could extinguish the national resistance of the Baloch people, ushering in a new, more ominous phase of colonialism in Balochistan."
Highlighting Balochistan’s vast natural resources and strategic coastline, Chand emphasized the region's importance for regional stability. He argued that a "liberated and cooperative Balochistan would benefit peace-loving individuals in India," and should be seen as a vital geopolitical asset for the 21st century.
Chand also praised Prime Minister Modi’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty, viewing the decision to reconsider the agreement as a bold diplomatic message to Pakistan.
"I commend your astute decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty on hold and to clarify to the jihadist generals of Pakistan that blood and water cannot coexist," the letter reads.
The Baloch American Congress, a registered political organization in the United States, aims to advocate for the Baloch people's right to self-determination and protect the rights of the Baloch diaspora.
Chand concluded by expressing hope and trust in India’s leadership. "The Baloch people hold high hopes for India's leadership and are looking towards the Indian government with optimism."
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