Sindhi leader Shafi Burfat condemns state fascism in Pakistan, calls for referendum for independence

Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) President Shafi Burfat has condemned the ongoing situation in Balochistan and other areas of Pakistan, calling it a serious violation of human rights and a manifestation of state fascism.

Burfat argued that the so-called democratic structure in Pakistan was a sham, which primarily served the interests of the Punjabi majority and its military elite.

he/she accused the Pakistani state of systematically oppressing historical regions, including Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtun and Seraiki people, under the guise of religion and national unity.

Burfat’s statement highlighted that these regions are facing political oppression, economic exploitation, state terrorism and cultural destruction. he/she stressed that the languages, cultures and national identities of these historical regions are being distorted and suppressed to maintain the dominance of the Punjabi elite, who are the majority in Pakistan.

The chairman compared this with the 1971 genocide in Bangladesh, where the Punjabi army was responsible for the massacre of three million Bengalis, and argued that similar tactics were being used to subjugate other historical regions within Pakistan today.

he/she criticised the international community, particularly countries in Europe and America, for considering Pakistan’s political system as undemocratic.

According to Burfat, this perception ignores the expansionist and oppressive mindset of the Punjabi majority, which is enforced through military force. he/she called on the United Nations and global powers to recognize that the root cause of Pakistan’s political and economic woes is the denial of independence to these historic nations.

Burfat also denounced the 1973 Constitution, which he/she claimed was imposed to serve the political, economic and strategic interests of Punjab at the expense of the rest of Pakistan.

he/she argued that the Constitution forcibly assimilated these nations, preventing them from attaining the independence they should have received after the creation of Bangladesh.

In light of these grievances, Burfat called for international intervention and urged the United Nations, the European Union and the United States to consider monitoring referendums for the independence of Balochistan and Sindhudesh.

They believe that such a plebiscite, if held under the supervision of an international United Nations peacekeeping force, would expose the true extent of state fascism, oppression and occupation in these territories.

Burfat’s statement is a strong appeal to recognise the national independence of historical regions as a fundamental human right.

he/she stressed that the struggle for national liberation is the highest form of democracy and the most important human rights issue in Pakistan. he/she urged the global community to take the matter seriously and support the legitimate aspirations of these countries for independence and self-determination.