In an open letter to External Affairs minister S Jaishankar, Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch has warned that soon China may deploy its troops in Balochistan. This development, he said, could pose an "unimaginable threat and challenge" to the futures of both India as well as Balochistan.
In his letter dated January 1 and posted on X, Mir Yar Baloch said that if the capabilities of Balochistan's "defence and freedom forces" continue to be "overlooked", the partnership between Beijing and Islamabad would strengthen further.
"Should the capabilities of Balochistan's defence and freedom forces not be further bolstered, and if they continue to be overlooked as per longstanding patterns, it is conceivable that China could deploy its military forces in Balochistan within a few months," the letter stated.
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Highlighting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), he said that the project was now in its final stages and it is through this venture that China aims to establish its military presence" in Balochistan within a few months".
"The presence of Chinese boots on Balochistani soil without the will of the 60 million Baloch people would pose an unimaginable threat and challenge to the futures of both Bharat and Balochistan," the human rights activist noted.
He called for "tangible, reciprocal cooperation between Bharat and Balochistan", terming the threats "imminent".
New Year wishes
Mir Yar Baloch started his letter with the "deepest and most sincere" New year wishes to the "one hundred and forty crore people of Bharat, both Houses of Parliament, the media, civil society, and all esteemed individuals".
"On behalf of the six crore patriotic citizens of the Republic of Balochistan, we extend our deepest and most sincere congratulations for the New Year 2026...," he says.
He also highlighted the multifaceted ties between India and Balochistan and said, "These enduring relations are exemplified by sacred sites such as the Hinglaj Mata Temple (Nani Mandir), which stands as timeless symbols of our shared heritage and spiritual connections."
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Hails PM Narendra Modi
Mir Yar Baloch commended the bold and resolute actions undertaken by the Modi government. He hailed Operation Sindoor. "These measures demonstrate exemplary courage and a steadfast commitment to regional security and justice," he said.
Reaffirms support to India
On behalf of the people of Balochistan, Baloch reaffirmed unwavering support to India in fostering "friendship, trust, and mutual interests encompassing peace, prosperity, development, trade, defence, security, future energy challenges, and the mitigation of concealed threats".
