members are requestd to discus all scenrios regarding polls in balochistan. . . . Main features are below.
1. Return of parlimenterian nationalists after 2002 election bycot.. . .would they be able to solve the existing problems? ?
2. Thereat to political parties and attacks, how they can face the chalanges frm Armd groups which have wide people confidance? ?
3. Could the elections be held, if yes then can elections be fair as state owned and funded groups are also taking part against nationlists. . . .ISI wil suport such groups ? ?

As far as elections are concern, these are mandatory process ,from where representation of people comes...

Now problem ,the province of Balochistan is facing is quite complex.On one hand, there are certain armed groups who want to show the world that majority of the people of Balochistan are on our side.These groups claim for the independence of Balochistan...

Contrary to this group, is the care taker government of Balochistan.Who wants to have the process of election at every cost.

In my personnel opinion, election is the necessary process which has to, and it needs to be done at any cost.

THE return of the nationalists to the hustings may have given greater legitimacy to the electoral process in Balochistan, but it will not be easy to bring the province’s alienated population back into the mainstream. The province stands dangerously polarised — and the electoral process is under threat by insurgent groups and by separatists, such as the Baloch National Front that has called for a shutter-down strike from May 5 to election day on May 11.It is now a battle between the moderates who have chosen to return to the democratic path and the hardliners who believe the elections would harm their cause for independence. Tensions are running high. Even members of the influential Baloch tribal elite are divided. The recent attacks on candidates of nationalist parties allegedly by armed insurgent groups reflect the explosive situation in the run-up to the elections. There has been a dramatic turnaround in Baloch politics after Akhtar Mengal returned home last month to lead his faction of the Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) in the coming elections. Just a few years ago, the former chief minister stood trial for sedition. He languished in jail for almost two years before being released in 2008.Losing hope in the political struggle for the rights of his province, Mr Mengal, like many of his compatriots, left the country in self-exile. His return to mainstream politics has certainly raised hopes about a possible political solution to the long-festering Balochistan crisis. But it may not be so easy for the Baloch chieftain to win back the confidence of his people after his long absence from the province. The BNP-M boycotted the 2008 elections in protest against the military operation, extra-judicial killings and the illegal detention of political activists by the intelligence agencies in Balochistan. The party took part in the 2002 elections, but resigned from parliament and the Balochistan Assembly in 2006 after the assassination of Akbar Bugti in an army operation. The death of one of the most powerful tribal chiefs and political figures turned the long-simmering unrest in the province into an uprising.Balochistan had remained relatively quiet for almost two decades, after the end of the insurgency in 1980 until the return to civilian rule in 1988, which brought the Baloch nationalists into the political mainstream. Although their major demands relating to gas royalties and the allocation of federal resources remained unfulfilled, democracy provided the Baloch population with at least a sense of political participation.But the return of military rule in 1999 ended that relative calm. Tension mounted when the military started building new cantonments in 2004. The move was seen as a means to further tighten federal control over the province and the apprehension was not without basis.Instead of addressing the genuine grievances of the Baloch people, the military mounted a ruthless operation. The air force was used against the civilian population forcing thousands of tribesmen to flee their homes.Since Balochistan became part of Pakistan some 65 years ago, Baloch nationalists have led four insurgencies — in 1948, 1958-59, 1962-63 and 1973-77 — which were brutally suppressed by the state. Now a fifth is under way and this time the insurgents are much stronger.Unlike the past, the educated middle-class youth, rather than tribal leaders, are leading the separatist movement.An overwhelming majority of Baloch nationalists had rejected secession and struggled for autonomy within the framework of the Pakistani federation. But state repression blurred the division, pushing many moderates to ally themselves with the radicals. A large number of nationalist parties’ cadres joined the armed struggle. As Balochistan has descended into anarchy, the state’s authority has eroded. The military seems to have contained the insurgency, but has failed to win the trust of the alienated population or to effectively establish the writ of the state in a large part of the province. The policy of killing and dumping the bodies of political activists has pushed increasing numbers of people, particularly among the young generation, into the fold of separatist groups. Although the military operation has been halted over the past few years, tribal ‘death squads’ allegedly propped up by intelligence agencies are still active. According to the Human Rights Watch, around 300 corpses of disappeared persons were discovered in 2011. This situation inspires little confidence in the fact that moderates are returning to democratic politics.Besides the BNP-M, the National Party led by Dr Malik Baloch and the Balochistan National Party-Awami led by Israrullah Zehri are also participating in the elections. Mainstream political parties such as the PML-N and PPP are in the race as well.It is certainly not going to be easy for the nationalist parties to regain their support base after being absent from their areas for so long. Then there is a strong perception that Akhtar Mengal has returned to the country after a deal with the security establishment. The candidates cannot even campaign in their constituencies where the armed groups hold sway.There are three major insurgent groups operating in the province. The strongest among them is believed to be the Balochistan Liberation Army, led by Hyarbyar Marri who took over the command of the outfit after the assassination of his brother Balach Marri by the Pakistani military intelligence in 2007.The two other groups are the Baloch Republican Party, led by Brahmdagh Bugti, the grandson of Akbar Bugti, and the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) led by Dr Allah Nazar. The divisions largely reflect tribal differences, but the groups share the common agenda of
independence. While the influence of the insurgent groups is the strongest in the Turbat, Panjgur and Awaran areas, they also have a significant presence in the Gwadar, Khuzdar, Mastung, Kharan and Kalat areas. State control in the Dera Bugti, Barkhan and Bolan areas is tentative despite the huge presence of security forces. A strike called by a separatist group against the elections recently brought parts of Makran to a complete halt for several days. Even banks and government offices remained shut. The Pakistani national anthem is not sung in many schools and buses play pro-independence songs.The conflict has even divided political families. While Akhtar Mengal is leading his party into the elections, his younger brother Javed Mengal has his loyalties with the insurgents.Similarly, one of the brothers of Hyarbyar Marri, the leader of the BLF, is a candidate for the National Assembly from the Kohlu-Barkhan area. Changez Marri is contesting on a PML-N ticket.Certainly this presents a very dire political scenario, but an uninterrupted democratic process is the only way to restore the confidence of the people of Balochistan in the federation. The decision by the nationalist parties to return to electoral politics despite the threat of violence is indeed a step forward in Balochistan’s struggle for democratic rights.

http://dawn.com/2013/04/25/the-battle-for-balochistan/

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Inter Services Intelligence (ISI)
QUETTA, May 6: Over 60,000 security personnel, including 7,000 army troops, have been deployed in sensitive areas of Balochistan to provide security in and around polling stations on the election day.

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Maj Gen Asim Bajwa said at a press briefing here on Monday night that a high-level meeting presided over by Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in Quetta Cant had reviewed a security plan for maintaining law and order and protecting candidates, voters and polling staff across Balochistan on May 11.

The meeting was attended by Commandant Southern Command Lt Gen Mohammad Aalam Khatak, Chief Secretary of Balochistan Babar Yaqoob Fateh Mohammad, Home Secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani, Inspector General of Frontier Corps Maj Gen Obaidullah Khattak, provincial police chief Mushtaq Sukhira, heads of military and civilian intelligence agencies and other senior officials.

The army chief stressed the need for implementing the security plan in letter and spirit to protect candidates, voters and polling staff, especially in sensitive areas of the province. He asked the heads of law-enforcement agencies to monitor implementation of the plan and deploy extra forces in sensitive areas.

The army chief directed intelligence agencies to share with the provincial authorities information, if any, about anti-peace elements so that their nefarious designs could be foiled. Gen Bajwa said that on the instructions of the army chief, a joint team of military and civilian law-enforcement agencies, including the army, Frontier Corps, police, Balochistan Constabulary and Levies Force, had started patrolling in sensitive districts of the province.

He said army helicopters would also be used to monitor implementation of the security plan in all constituencies of Balochistan. He said Gen Kayani had taken serious notice of the attacks on election rallies and offices of political parties and directed the law-enforcement agencies to beef up security.

APP adds: Home Secretary Akbar Hussain said the Balochistan government had completed all arrangements to maintain law and order in the province during the elections.

Talking to VOA, he said the army and FC personnel were being deployed in the province to ensure free and fair elections, adding that they would take up their responsibilities during this week.

He said Makran and Kalat had been declared highly sensitive districts and Quetta, Bolan, Jafarabad, Nasirabad and some areas of Dera Bugti sensitive.

The home secretary said that although there was no threat of attacks from a specific organisation or group, a plan had been chalked out to combat those who wanted to sabotage the elections.

He said the Pakistan-Afghan border in Balochistan would be closed on the polling day as per directives of the Foreign Office and FC personnel would be deployed on vacant checkposts along the border.

Balochistan has remained an unstable , torned and violence hit region since the early days of Pakistan, Problems and crises are due to multiple reasons, The establishment claims Baloch Feudal lords responsible for turmoil and harassment of the Baloch nation. However, The political leaders point fingers to State agencies for suppressing , harassing and victimizing the Baloch people.

In the coming election days, the main responsibility lies in the Election commision, Judiciary , Law enforcement agencies to make a viable atmosphere to conduct free and fair elections. Moreover, the Baloch Pro-democracy parties need encouragement for their participation in people empowerment through elections.

In short, Democracy is a true solution for Balochistan's crises. Change will come through Ballot and not through Bullet.

Jamhoori Wattan Party has boycotted the elections on non resolution of their demands with regard to security situation, role of law-enforcement agencies, missing persons and return of Bugti tribe refugees back to Dera Bugti district.

Jamhoori Wattan Party is presided by Nawabzada Talal Khan Bugti son of late Nawabzada Shahbaz Akbar Khan Bugti. Another faction of JWP is headed by Nawabzada Brahmdagh Khan Bugti.

Its not considered to be a good sign in terms of elections in Balochistan....

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Even Balochistan National Party (Mengal) has also given a statement in front of the media that They won't accept the results/consiquences of Election if this course of action will maintain.

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