QUETTA(National Times)- National Party (NP) President Dr Abdul Malik Baloch and central leader Senator Jan Muhammad Buledi have said that they will not compromise in the struggle for the rights and resources of Balochistan, adding that the ongoing unrest and instability in the province can only be resolved through dialogue and a reconciliation-based policy.

The remarks were made while addressing a National Party meeting in Turbat. The meeting discussed in detail organisational issues and political matters of Tehsil Council Turbat and Tehsil Council Shahrak.

They alleged that the parliament has become a “lifeless institution”, where elected representatives are not heard. They added that by undermining the mandate of the National Party and other nationalist parties, further fuel has been added to the already worsening situation in Balochistan.

Dr Malik said that the attitude of the federation and federal institutions towards the province is inappropriate. He added that the sanctity of the public vote has been violated, and the mandates of political and nationalist parties are not being respected by the state and its institutions, which is increasing a sense of deprivation among the people.

He further said that interference in the electoral process is eroding public trust in democracy and its institutions.

Senator Buledi said that the problems of Balochistan cannot be resolved through force. He said it is the fundamental responsibility of the state and its democratic and constitutional institutions to restore public confidence in democracy by adopting a reconciliation policy and initiating dialogue with all political forces of Balochistan. He stressed that national and political parties must be taken into confidence.

He added that the National Party is a political party of the people of Balochistan and represents the political workers of the province. He said the provincial government is not of the people, and party workers must reconnect with the public and make the party more active and dynamic.