Republic of Balochistan’ was trending on social media platform X on Wednesday, days after Baloch leaders, including activist Mir Yar Baloch, declared Balochistan’s independence from Pakistan.

Social media users shared an independent map of Balochistan, along with videos of people waving the Balochistan flag.

In an X post on May 9, Mir Yar Baloch wrote, “A possible announcement soon should be done as the collapse of the terrorist Pakistan is near. We have claimed our independence and we request India to allow Balochistan’s official office, and embassy in Delhi.”

He also urged support from the United Nations to recognise it and call a meeting of the UN members.

“We also ask the United Nations to recognise the independence of the Democratic Republic of Balochistan and call a meeting of all UN members to lend your support for recognition. There must be a release of billions of funds for currency, and passport printing.

A day later, Mir Yar Baloch shared photos of locals standing with banners depicting India and Baloch friendship, and wrote, “The people of the Democratic Republic of Balochistan come to show their full support to the people of Bharat. China is helping Pakistan, but Balochistan and it’s people are the government of Bharat.”