Speaking on the occasion of Sain G.M. Syed’s death anniversary, Baloch National Movement’s Junior Joint Secretary, Hasan Dost Baloch, said, “Today, we gather here to commemorate the anniversary of Sain G.M. Syed, a figure renowned not only in Sindh but across the Indian subcontinent as a symbol of political thought, intellectual evolution, and nationalism. His remembrance compels us to reflect on the deep and historic bond we share with our heritage.”
He said Sain G.M. Syed’s life began with tragedy, as his father was murdered before he had even turned one year old, rendering him an orphan in his infancy. The murder was not merely the result of family disputes but was also rooted in the brutal British colonial policy known as “Divide and Rule.” Under this strategy, the British fostered internal conflicts, paved the way for violence, and then tightened their grip on the affected families.
Sain G.M. Syed’s family fell victim to this conspiracy. After his father’s assassination, the British seized their property and kept the family on a minimal monthly allowance, leaving them at the mercy of colonial rule.
Despite being raised under British surveillance and education systems, Sain G.M. Syed developed a consciousness that later evolved into a revolutionary ideological foundation. His command over English, Arabic, Persian, Sindhi, and Urdu expanded his intellectual horizon. He not only mastered languages but also nurtured a deep interest in history, philosophy, Sufism, and politics. Gifted with natural talents, Sain G.M. Syed soon cultivated independent thinking, defying British expectations and raising his voice against colonial mindsets.
He said that Sain G.M. Syed began his political career at the young age of 15 through the Khilafat Conference, during the time when the Reshmi Rumal Movement, led by Maulana Obaidullah Sindhi and Maulana Mahmood Hassan, was at its peak, a secret militant movement against British rule. Sain G.M. Syed actively participated in this movement. Despite multiple attempts by the British to suppress him, he remained undeterred. Despite threats, he never abandoned his path of politics and nationalism. His perseverance and profound love for his land led him to emerge as a complete nationalist leader.
Hasan Dost Baloch further said that over time, Sain G.M. Syed’s politics matured ideologically. During the 1930s, he joined the Congress and later the Muslim League. However, after becoming disillusioned with the central leadership of both parties, he advocated for a distinct national identity for Sindh.
Following the Khilafat Movement, Sain G.M. Syed founded the Sindhudesh Movement, which dreamed of establishing Sindh as an independent state. Founded in the 1970s, this movement carried a strong nationalist narrative aiming for the control of Sindh’s resources, culture, and political destiny by its own people.
Hasan Dost Baloch said that in today’s times, as we navigate through a critical phase of our history, it is imperative to move forward in the light of leaders like Sain G.M. Syed’s ideology. The historical, cultural, and political relationship between Sindh and Balochistan is deep and resilient. Both regions are not only geographically close but also share common challenges such as exploitation, enforced disappearances, cultural identity issues, and demands for autonomy.
He said the national harmony and ideological unity now visible between Baloch and Sindhi nationalist movements are clear indications that collective struggle is the only guarantee for the survival, independence, and identity of this region.
Concluding his speech, he said that Sain G.M. Syed’s life and struggle teach us that awareness, education, and unwavering resolve are the greatest weapons against slavery. His death anniversary is not only an occasion to pay tribute but also a moment to review and reaffirm our national, political, and intellectual journey. It is now up to us to preserve, expand, and carry forward this intellectual legacy in the struggle to protect our land, civilization, and identity.
