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He emphasized the significance of abstaining from voting, stating that it would demonstrate to the world the Baloch rejection of Pakistani occupation and their assertion of their distinct Baloch identity.
Furthermore, he cautioned against the repercussions of the Baloch people’s participation, warning that Pakistan would use that against the Baloch struggle and portray it as a voluntary acceptance of Pakistani authority.
This, in turn, could legitimise the exploitation and plunder of Balochistan’s natural resources and the Pakistani state atrocities against Baloch people including killings and enforced disappearances in Balochistan. However, by refraining from participating in elections, Marri argued that the Baloch people could affirm their detachment from Pakistan and highlight its status as an occupying force on Baloch land.
Hyrbyair Marri said, “We can tell the world that Baloch have nothing to do with Pakistan’s sham elections as Pakistan is an occupying state and it illegally annexed Balochistan.”
Related video: Influence in Pakistani politics: Military's role under spotlight ahead of elections (Al Jazeera)
He emphasized the significance of abstaining from voting, stating that it would demonstrate to the world the Baloch rejection of Pakistani occupation and their assertion of their distinct Baloch identity.
Furthermore, he cautioned against the repercussions of the Baloch people’s participation, warning that Pakistan would use that against the Baloch struggle and portray it as a voluntary acceptance of Pakistani authority.
This, in turn, could legitimise the exploitation and plunder of Balochistan’s natural resources and the Pakistani state atrocities against Baloch people including killings and enforced disappearances in Balochistan. However, by refraining from participating in elections, Marri argued that the Baloch people could affirm their detachment from Pakistan and highlight its status as an occupying force on Baloch land.
Hyrbyair Marri said, “We can tell the world that Baloch have nothing to do with Pakistan’s sham elections as Pakistan is an occupying state and it illegally annexed Balochistan.”
Related video: Influence in Pakistani politics: Military's role under spotlight ahead of elections (Al Jazeera)