Quetta: The Education and Training Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized a training session titled “Party Workers’ Activism and Ideological Commitment.” Senior leader Safeer Baloch addressed the session and responded to questions from participants. The program was hosted by Hankain, while the hosting duties were performed by Shaheed Anwar Advocate (Kech–Gwadar).
Addressing the gathering, Safeer Baloch said that the primary and most fundamental identity of a political worker is ideological commitment, as it provides the intellectual foundation for all political struggle. He stressed that a genuine political worker does not join a party for personal gain, temporary benefits, or positions, but develops a deep intellectual and emotional connection with the party’s ideology, history, political philosophy and objectives.
He explained that when an individual understands a party’s ideology, political manifesto, and intellectual foundations, and sees hope and a path for change for society within them, that individual transforms from an ordinary citizen into an active political worker. Ideological commitment, he said, instills motivation, conviction, and loyalty, enabling workers to remain steadfast in the face of hardships, criticism, and state pressure.
Safeer Baloch emphasized that the strength of any political party does not rely solely on its manifesto or leadership statements but is built through the intellectual, practical and organizational training of its workers. He warned that untrained workers weaken both themselves and the party’s credibility, adding that serious political organizations therefore prioritize education and training as a core strategy.
Referring to the past, he said that during his time in student politics, activists of the Baloch Students Organization (BSO) stood out for their intellectual maturity, social awareness, passion for learning, and political insight. He noted that a political worker’s identity is shaped not merely by organizational affiliation but by conscious development, intellectual depth, reading habits, and awareness of social issues. Such workers, he said, distinguish themselves through thoughtful arguments, dignified discourse, and intellectual clarity.
He further stated that a politically conscious worker has a deeper understanding of social inequalities, class divisions, educational decline, youth issues, cultural identity, and the complexities of political struggle. “A worker’s opinion should not be mere slogans but must be grounded in intellectual reasoning,” he said, adding that maturity is reflected in a worker’s conduct, tolerance, and seriousness.
Safeer Baloch cautioned that while independent thinking and a broad worldview are positive traits, unchecked intellectual freedom that disconnects a worker from collective goals and principles can be harmful. Such tendencies, he warned, may lead to ideological weakness, organizational disarray, and disengagement from the struggle, ultimately damaging both the individual and the movement.
Concluding his address, he stressed the importance of reading and study, describing it as a fundamental necessity for political workers. He said that understanding and strengthening a political ideology and struggle is impossible without continuous study. Reading, he added, deepens thought, strengthens arguments, and links political struggle with awareness.
He urged political workers to remain informed about their society, nation, land, and global political developments, stating that such awareness can only be achieved through sustained study. “Reading transforms emotional politics into conscious and logical politics,” he said, adding that it equips workers with analytical skills to understand problems, identify solutions, and communicate effectively with the public. He emphasized that study should not be limited to political theory alone but must include history, economics, philosophy, sociology, human rights, democracy, global movements, and evolving international dynamics. “When reading is broad, ideology becomes strong, politics becomes serious, and struggle becomes sustainable,” he concluded.
