They attack us as Baloch, so we should defend our selves as Baloch 

Nawabzada Balach Marri has said in a press statement that Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri believes that the resources in Marri area belong to all Baloch people not exclusively to the Marri. 

He said that Nawab had been advocating this concept since he started politics for last six decades. When the Government started the construction of Sibi-Rakni highway via Kahan, he opposed it maintaining that it is a move to pave way for exploitation of the resources there by Punjab. The Government would to establish its foothold in the area. MPA said that the Government and some Baloch painted the view point of Nawab Marri based on personal interests and he wanted to keep Marri backward, illiterate and uneducated for minting his chieftain ship and supremacy. 

But the Government’s present steps in the in the name of development like Gwadar Project, Kachi Canal, Sui Gas and many other mega projects has proven that these mega projects are not for the interests and development of Baloch people but they are meant to satisfy the unlimited covetousness and greed and to strengthen the rule of Punjabi rulers in Balochistan and driving Baloch people even more in the darkness and backwardness. 

In the light of these circumstances and events Nawab Marri’s stand has not only been proven correct but also, now nobody will face any difficulty in understanding it.

As it is crystal clear to everyone that Nawab Marri maintains that the Baloch resources are for the Baloch people and it is incumbent on every Baloch to defend them, Nawabzada Marri continued.

He said that we realize that Baloch are one nation. As a nation they have common interests and common enemies. Their ills and profits are common. The MPA further said that Baloch would develop and become prosperous only when they are masters of their own destination and they will be able to take their own decision and make plans according to their needs and requirements. 

The occupying forces play fraud on us and under the pretext of development they serve their own interests by following their own designs. Nawab Marri and his supporters always consider all Baloch as their brethren and share their joys and sorrows, whether these issues pertain to Gwadar project, Sui Gas, Sandak project or Katchi canal, Mr. Balach said.  He further said that we believe that we can confront adversaries with unity as we have common interests and common land to defend from enemies and alien powers. Our adversaries are powerful and they attack us as Baloch, so we should defend our selves as Baloch.  

There are scores of Punjabi agents and collaborators in Marri area and Balochistan working actively for the interests of enemy. They are being blessed and given jobs and privileges. He pointed out that if we look at the struggle by Marri in defending oil and gas resources, no other Baloch supported us politically and openly, while our struggle was not for Marri interests only but it aimed at the interests of the Baloch Nation.  

He asserted that it is as clear as broad daylight now that our struggle stood for the Baloch collective interests. He mentioned strongly that if our adversaries had succeeded in the exploitation of our resources, they would have been much more stronger and deprived us even more. We have no personal grudge and clash of interest with any body in Marri area. We are simply fighting the war for the Baloch interests. He called upon the Baloch nationalists in Balochistan to condemn and oppose the Government’s anti Baloch measures. 

Nawabzada Balach Marri further elaborated the stance of Nawab Akbar khan Bugti published a few days ago in which Nawab Bugti urged the inhabitants of Gwadar to stand up for their rights and if they needed our help we would side with them. Whereas in an article Nawab Bugti’s statement was considered a matter of affront. The statement gives a clear guideline of future line of action.  

He added that I take it necessary to clarify that our area is a tribal area and we live in a tribal society. Every society has its customs and traditions. The conditions in every area differ. Government’s agents are found everywhere. It is also necessary to be well acquainted with the location and other conditions of the area. He continued that in during the military operations in 70s during Bhuttos Regime a few Baloch came to help the Marri and they fought together. Mr. Marri opined that it is not only difficult but also impossible for out comers’ to endeavor in an area, where the local support and help is not given. So Nawab Bugti’s statement may not be misconstrued as it lays down future path of actions.  

By: Nawabzada Balach Marri 29.8.03 Below in Urdu

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