To understand the context behind this resignation and the accompanying tweet, it’s essential to revisit the BYC’s first march to Islamabad following the Balach incident in Turbat.
During that time, BYC organized and led the march independently, without the support of any nationalist political parties or leaders, including BNP, NP, Malik, and Mengal. This event marked the rise of Mahrung as a leader of the masses. The people of Balochistan began gravitating more toward Mahrung, sidelining traditional nationalist political leaders like Mengal.
Mahrung’s growing popularity severely impacted the political standing of Mengal and other nationalist leaders. Her advocacy for the missing persons’ cause has overshadowed BNP’s own stance on the issue, further diminishing their influence.
Fast forward to today, Akhtar Mengal and many other nationalist leaders are scrambling to restore their political relevance and regain support from the masses.
This tweet, in particular, is an attempt by Mengal to revive his lost political stature. It’s a calculated move to gain the sympathy and support of the people of Balochistan by positioning himself as an ally of Mahrung.
In essence, Mengal is trying to rectify his earlier mistake of not supporting Mahrung, which cost him significant public support. Now, he is leveraging Mahrung’s popularity to regain his lost influence.
Article written by Mehmood Baloch, an independent researcher.
