Farah Baloch Appeals to PM Modi for Support as She Sends Diwali Wishes to India

A Diwali message from Baloch activist Farah Baloch has drawn attention after she used the occasion to extend festive greetings to the people of India while appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for support for the people of Balochistan. In a video message shared on November 8, 2026, Farah appeared alongside her mother and brother, conveying her wishes and highlighting the challenges faced by families in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.

Beginning her message with a greeting to India, Farah specifically extended her Diwali wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She described the festival as an occasion to connect with people and used the opportunity to draw attention to the situation in Balochistan. Her message combined festive greetings with an appeal for international attention to the concerns raised by Baloch activists.

During the video, Farah directly addressed the Indian Prime Minister, requesting him to become a voice for the people of Balochistan and extend support to their cause. She expressed the hope that India would pay attention to the region’s grievances and the demands being raised by its people. Her appeal also reflected the wider campaign among sections of the Baloch activist community seeking international recognition for their political and human rights concerns.

Farah made strong allegations about the treatment of Baloch people under Pakistani rule. She claimed that the population had been treated unfairly and not given the dignity and recognition they deserved as citizens. According to her statement, many people in the region no longer wished to remain under Pakistan’s administration and wanted freedom. These remarks represent her political position and allegations rather than an independently established assessment of the entire population’s views.

A major part of her message focused on the issue of missing persons in Balochistan, which has remained a longstanding concern raised by activists and affected families. Farah highlighted the difficulties experienced by relatives who continue to seek information about their missing loved ones. She contrasted the festive atmosphere in India, where families celebrate occasions such as Diwali and Eid together, with the situation faced by families in Balochistan.

She specifically referred to protests outside the Quetta Press Club, where families and activists gather to demand information about missing relatives. According to Farah, even during important religious festivals, some families are compelled to participate in demonstrations instead of celebrating with their loved ones. Her comments brought renewed attention to the emotional and humanitarian dimension of the missing persons issue.

The concerns surrounding enforced disappearances in Balochistan have been repeatedly highlighted by human rights activists and organisations. Families have continued to seek answers about the whereabouts of their relatives, while protests and public appeals have kept the issue in public discussion. The subject remains politically sensitive, with allegations concerning disappearances and accountability forming an important part of the broader debate over the region.

At the conclusion of her video, Farah once again wished the people of India a happy Diwali and reiterated her appeal for support for the Baloch freedom movement. She ended her message with slogans including “Free Balochistan”, “Long Live Balochistan” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”.

Her message has brought together two distinct themes: India’s festive celebrations and the continuing concerns expressed by Baloch activists over political rights, missing persons and the future of Balochistan. By directly addressing Prime Minister Modi, Farah has sought to bring these issues to the attention of an Indian audience and encourage wider discussion about the situation in the region.