Jehad and ethnic oppression By R.C. Ganjoo <Intervi
July 10, 2025
  • Read Ecopy
  • Circulation
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Organiser
  • ‌
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
    • South America
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • Editorial
  • International
  • Opinion
  • Op Sindoor
  • More
    • Analysis
    • Sports
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Culture
    • Special Report
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • G20
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • Vocal4Local
    • Web Stories
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Law
    • Health
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
MAGAZINE
  • ‌
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
    • South America
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • Editorial
  • International
  • Opinion
  • Op Sindoor
  • More
    • Analysis
    • Sports
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Culture
    • Special Report
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • G20
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • Vocal4Local
    • Web Stories
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Law
    • Health
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
Organiser
  • Home
  • Bharat
  • World
  • Operation Sindoor
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Culture
  • Defence
  • International Edition
  • RSS in News
  • Magazine
  • Read Ecopy
Home General

Jehad and ethnic oppression By R.C. Ganjoo <Intervi

by Archive Manager
Aug 14, 2005, 12:00 am IST
in General
FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramEmail

Pakistan Oppressed Nations Movement alleges
Jehad and ethnic oppression
By R.C. Ganjoo

Interview with Abdul Majed Kanjoo, Seraiki National Party Chief

Under the aegis of Pakistan Oppressed Nations Movement (PONM), Seraikis, Sindhis, Baluchs and Pashtoons have been struggling for a new constitution of Pakistan according to 1940 resolution so that they get their fundamental rights, deprived to them since the Constituent Assembly was held in 1970.

The simple reason being that the South Punjab region has been totally ignored by successive regimes. Now, the people of Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan, Muzaffargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan, Dera Ismail Khan, Kot Adu, Khanewal, Kabirwala, Jhang, Sargodha and Rajanpur, speaking a distinct language called Saraiki, are also agitating for a separate state called Seraikistan.

Multan, the Mool Sthan

Multan stands on the junction of Punjab and Sindh and represents a confluence of different cultures and civilisations. A local historian has described Multan as the mool sthan?meaning original place where, in the ages gone by, the Babylonian and Dravidian cultures had intermingled. Later on, Arabs contributed to the evolution of this region'sculture.

In an exclusive interview Seraiki National Party (SNP) chief Abdul Majed Kanjoo said: ?Pakistan is being run without any constitution and negates democratic and human values. Pakistan is a jail for the oppressed Seraiki, Sindhi, Baluch and Pashtoon people.? Excerpts:

What is the status of Pakistan in the present context of a global war against terrorism?

In the light of the changing global scenario, Pakistan stands exposed before the world. Pakistan has a multinational character but is being run by a unilateral form of government. Since Pakistan came into existence regions and communities have been negated. Just one class of rulers including the elite in connivance with the Army has been in command. Pakistan'sposition was got dented after the 9/11 incident when the US pointed an accusing finger towards it. It is an open secret that on US directive Pakistan had to cut its relationship with the Talibans, Afghanistan and with mullahs instantly. But it is not so easy to snap the age-old relationship at one go. Pakistan has a covert pact with the Taliban and the 7/7 attack in London is the evidence before the world. Training camps are very much intact. Osama bin Laden is very much alive and active in the Wazaristan district of Pakistan. Osama bin Laden has purchased Afghanistan from Pakistan.

Do you think that US forces failed in keeping check on terrorist activities in Pakistan?

US has been able to muster the support from a section of the Pakistan Army whereas the nexus between Army and the Punjabis is quite formidable. Pro-US faction in the Army is hand in glove with anti-US lobby.

Pakistan has not learnt any lesson from the fall of Afghanistan. The mullahs are taking Pakistan on to the path of Iran and are moving towards Talibanisation. What I foresee is that behind this whole thing is the invisible hands of the anti-US lobby. Pakistan is heading towards disintegration, which is a dangerous trend.

Historically, Punjabis always supported the powerful rulers or invaders and have always been beneficiaries. When the British were powerful enough to hold the colonies, the Punjabis extended full support to them for recapturing Delhi in 1857. From then on, up to the creation of Pakistan, Punjabis were more close to the British than even Jinnah. First the British and than Americans have interests in this part of the world since the 18th century. Since then Punjab has been performing the role of a caretaker to safeguard that interest.

The target of the Punjabi lobby is to bring Kashmir into their fold, their interference in Kashmir means nothing but expansion of Punjab. The Ministry of Kashmir Affairs in Islamabad has placed selected Kashmiri parties on the list of ISI according to the Prime Minister'sdirective of 1975. They are shareholders of the benefits of conspiracies. Many Kashmiris are settled in UK and the US and whatsoever influence they have there is utilised by the Punjabis to muster public opinion in their favour.

In this process what role has Pakistan'ssecret agency ISI been playing?

In Pakistan, religious organisations instigated by ISI have been chanting anti-American slogans so that the Americans should know that the controversy has not ended. Under these circumstances, the 9/11 act of terrorism occurred. So America declared a war against terrorism and decided to stay on in the area. Punjabi Army establishment is now a part of American coalition warring against terrorism.

The ISI has also established fundamentalist religious organisations in Seraikis areas making it a centre for terrorist acts in and around Pakistan. Purpose being to promote camouflaged state terrorism against Seraikis struggle for their national rights.

So much so the MMA (Muthidia Majlis Amal), the conglomeration of 67 religious parties in the National Assembly of Pakistan, is playing the role of opposition according to doctrines of camouflage. Noticeably they won the elections from Pakhtoon and Baluch areas bordering Afghanistan with the backing of ISI. But the real forces in Pakistan are the genuine leaders of respective political parties who are kept at bay.

What do you say about peace process between India and Pakistan?

The peace process will also certainly benefit the oppressed community of Pakistan particularly Seraikis. About 50 millions Seraikis in Pakistan who are the most oppressed nation, excluding 30 million in India who migrated from their homeland at the time of partition, are cut off from their roots. If they come closer to each other, they will become the dominating community and will raise their voice against Pakistan'sArmy rule.

We have also demanded the revival of the centuries-old, Multan-Delhi route to boost the ongoing peace process between the two countries and enable the divided families of this region to get united. The Multan-Delhi road passes through Pakpattan to Bathinda from where it can lead to Patialia (Punjab) and Panipat (Haryana) besides a famous railway line from Samasatta junction to Bahawalnagar and then Ganganagar and Bathinda up to Delhi should also be opened up.

ShareTweetSendShareSend
✮ Subscribe Organiser YouTube Channel. ✮
✮ Join Organiser's WhatsApp channel for Nationalist views beyond the news. ✮
Previous News

Gujarat ports garner 70% of total investments By Sheethal Balakrishnan The private-public p

Next News

Perspective The quintessence of Hindutva

Related News

Representative Image of Maoists

Chhattisgarh: Major success for security forces as 12 Maoists surrender before police in Dantewada

From Campus to Cabinet: How ABVP groomed Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Rekha Gupta, Yogi Adityanath & other such leaders

A representative image: courtesy NDTV

Amid electoral roll revision in Bihar, ECI reaffirms commitment to universal adult suffrage

ABVP Foundation Day celebrations

Inspiring Journey of 77 Years of ABVP: The slogan of ‘Students’ Power, Nation’s Power’ resonated all across the country

2025 tour marks the first visit of Prime Minister Modi to Namibia and the third-ever by an Indian PM to the country

Five Nation Tour: Modi begins Namibia state visit, gets highest honour, signs four key bilateral agreements

11 Years of Modi Government: A decade of Viksit Bharat journey

Load More

Comments

The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Organiser. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. According to the central government's IT rules, obscene or offensive statement made against a person, religion, community or nation is a punishable offense, and legal action would be taken against people who indulge in such activities.

Latest News

Representative Image of Maoists

Chhattisgarh: Major success for security forces as 12 Maoists surrender before police in Dantewada

From Campus to Cabinet: How ABVP groomed Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Rekha Gupta, Yogi Adityanath & other such leaders

A representative image: courtesy NDTV

Amid electoral roll revision in Bihar, ECI reaffirms commitment to universal adult suffrage

ABVP Foundation Day celebrations

Inspiring Journey of 77 Years of ABVP: The slogan of ‘Students’ Power, Nation’s Power’ resonated all across the country

2025 tour marks the first visit of Prime Minister Modi to Namibia and the third-ever by an Indian PM to the country

Five Nation Tour: Modi begins Namibia state visit, gets highest honour, signs four key bilateral agreements

11 Years of Modi Government: A decade of Viksit Bharat journey

Telangana: Bhadrachalam temple EO attacked by villagers while inspecting illegal encroachments on temple lands

Telangana: Bhadrachalam temple EO attacked by villagers while inspecting illegal encroachments on temple lands

A balak ashram school at Chhindar in Dantewada

“No school without a teacher”: Chhattisgarh govt achieves 80 percent reduction in single-teacher schools

Representative Image

Critical theory: A New Division of Cultural Marxism

Representative Image

From Sanskar to Character and Nation Building; Fulfilling duties & responsibilities

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Cookie Policy
  • Refund and Cancellation
  • Delivery and Shipping

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies

  • Home
  • Search Organiser
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • North America
    • South America
    • Europe
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • Editorial
  • Operation Sindoor
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Defence
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Business
  • RSS in News
  • Entertainment
  • More ..
    • Sci & Tech
    • Vocal4Local
    • Special Report
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Health
    • Politics
    • Law
    • Economy
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
  • Subscribe Magazine
  • Read Ecopy
  • Advertise
  • Circulation
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Policies & Terms
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Refund and Cancellation
    • Terms of Use

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies