Jeay Sindh Mahaz (JSM – Riaz Group)
Defending Sindh’s Vulnerable – A Human Rights-Centric Approach to Nationalism
🟢 Overview
The JSM (Riaz Group), led by Riaz Ali Chandio, is a prominent Sindhi nationalist faction combining G.M. Syed’s ideology with grassroots human rights activism. Distinguished by its focus on:
- Combating forced conversions (particularly of Hindu women)
- Resisting cultural erosion
- Challenging state repression
The group has emerged as a key defender of Sindh’s most marginalized communities.
📅 Founding & Leadership
- Original JSM founded: 1972 by G.M. Syed
- Riaz faction established: Continuation of core ideology with renewed activist focus
- Current Chairman: Riaz Ali Chandio
Chandio reshaped the group to address escalating human rights crises, including:
- Religious persecution
- Environmental degradation
- Political suppression
🎯 Core Objectives
- Protect religious minorities and women’s rights
- End forced conversions and gender-based violence
- Preserve Sindhi language and cultural identity
- Advocate for democratic autonomy/self-determination
- Expose environmental exploitation (land/water grabs)
🕊️ Ideology
- G.M. Syed’s nationalist vision
- Secular human rights advocacy
- Non-violent civil resistance
- Intersectional justice (gender, religion, class)
🔊 Key Activism
- Protests against forced conversions
- Legal campaigns for missing persons
- Environmental justice mobilizations
- Interfaith solidarity initiatives
- Women’s protection programs
🧭 Legacy & Distinctiveness
While most Sindhi groups focus on symbolic dates (e.g., March 23), the Riaz Group:
- Operates year-round on urgent crises
- Centers Hindu-Sindhi women’s safety
- Bridges nationalism with intersectional justice
- Maintains strong civil society alliances
"We fight not just flags, but the chains on our daughters" – Riaz Ali Chandio
