Quetta: Baloch National Movement (BNM) has given a call for observing August 14, the Independence Day of Pakistan, as a ‘Black Day’ to highlight that Pakistan has “taken away the motherland” of Baloch people from them and “is inflicting atrocities” on them.
In a statement, BNM spokesperson Qazi Rehan said the cadres of the organisation, which is struggling for freedom of Balochistan from Pakistan, has already started an awareness campaign regarding the ‘Black Day’ programme through distribution of pamphlets and other means.
The BNM cadres are spreading a message that “Baloch do not accept Pakistan” and consider the foundation day of Pakistan (August 14) as a ‘Black Day’ for the Baloch nation.
A pamphlet printed by the organisation says — ‘August 14: The Dark Chapter in the History’.
Rehan said all supporters and the ideological members of BNM should give an appropriate answer to Pakistan on the occasion of the ‘Black Day’.
He said the campaign should be carried out in such a manner that “each and every one of our children knows that Pakistan is our enemy, it has taken away our motherland from us and is inflicting atrocities on us.”
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The BNM spokesperson, in another statement, said political resistance is the only way to get the freedom of the Baloch nation.
He recalled that it was August 11 (this day) in 1947 when Balochistan got independence from the British but the freedom could not last long as Pakistan occupied it months later.
“August 11th is a day of the renewal of vow (for getting freedom) because on this day, we got the status of an independent country through a combination of long struggle and sacrifice,” he said.
“But that freedom could not be maintained for long.
“However, August 11 gives us a message that any power in the world can be defeated by struggle and resistance.
“And today, if a State (Pakistan) slightly weaker than Britain is occupying us, then we will definitely be able to expel a cruel State like Pakistan from our homeland with resistance,” the BNM spokesperson said.
He said Baloch people are the bearers and guardian of the oldest culture, civilization and traditions of the ancient era.
“Therefore, while maintaining the resistance traditions of their ancestors, they fought against the occupation of the British.
“The strong roots of Baloch society were tried to be destroyed through divide and rule policy and Sandeman system. The Baloch homeland was divided by these policies.
“But the resistance of the Baloch nation could not be suppressed and despite thousands of weaknesses continued to move toward its destination,” he said.
The spokesperson added that in the 2nd decade of the 20th century, the foundation of the movement was laid in a scientific basis and in the 3rd decade, efforts were made to organize and strengthen the movement under the leadership of a regular political party.
The rallies, processions and other political programs gave a clear message of independence to the Baloch nation and finally on August 11, Balochistan appeared on the map of the world in the form of an Independent homeland, for which the credit goes to the Baloch nation and their comrades, he said.
‘‘But nine months after the independence of Balochistan on August 11 (1947), Pakistan occupied the Baloch homeland with the help of British power, and Pakistan’s occupation of Balochistan remains intact till today,” the freedom fighter said.
