# JSMM movement for Sindhudesh independence > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jsmm-movement-for-sindhudesh-independence > Updated: 2026-09-19T09:58:45.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Shafi Burfat, chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), has initiated a political movement focused on the future of Sindh. Initially, Burfat proposed a Sindh National Unity Convention to bring together political parties, intellectuals, and various community representatives. This proposal sought to establish a ‘Sann Declaration’ and a ‘National Charter for Sindh’s Unity, Survival and Equal Citizenship’ to address issues regarding water, land, coastline, and natural resources. The movement has since expanded to include a formal vision for an independent, democratic, and secular welfare state known as Sindhudesh. JSMM leadership has appealed to the international community for a United Nations-supervised referendum to determine the region's independence. Burfat has leveled serious accusations against the Pakistani state, alleging “demographic genocide” through the settlement of outsiders to reduce the Sindhi population. He further claims the military has occupied millions of acres of land to hinder political mobilization and that the region's resources and maritime trade are being exploited. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: JSMM calls for UN referendum and outlines vision for independent Sindhudesh JSMM Chairman Shafi Burfat has proposed a vision for an independent Sindhudesh and called for a UN-supervised referendum, alleging demographic engineering and resource exploitation by Pakistan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jsmm-calls-for-un-referendum-and-outlines-vision-for-independent-sindhudesh ### 2026-08-28: Shafi Burfat proposes Sindh National Unity Convention JSMM chairman Shafi Burfat has called for a Sindh National Unity Convention in Sann and Karachi to discuss territorial integrity, resources, and equal citizenship for all communities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shafi-burfat-proposes-sindh-national-unity-convention --- Cite as: JSMM movement for Sindhudesh independence. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jsmm-movement-for-sindhudesh-independence