Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch asserted that Balochistan was never part of Pakistan, citing decades of alleged atrocities. He urged Indian media to recognize Balochs as distinct from Pakistanis, recalling Balochistan's declaration of independence on August 11, 1947. Amid India-Pakistan tensions, Balochistan expressed support for India, with Baloch claiming backing from 60 million Baloch patriots.
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