J&K Leaders Urge Centre to Act on 52,000 Hajj Slot Cut
In a sudden and unexpected move, Saudi Arabia has cancelled 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims, leaving thousands of devotees in distress. The decision has sparked outrage and concern among leaders in Jammu and Kashmir, with several prominent politicians from ruling and opposition parties urging the Centre to intervene and restore the quota.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a statement, appealed to the Centre to take swift action to ease the distress caused by the cancellation of Hajj slots. “The government of India should immediately intervene and speak to the Saudi authorities to restore the quota,” he said. “Thousands of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir are affected by this decision, and we need to take immediate action to help them.”
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also weighed in on the issue, calling on the Centre to “take immediate steps” to address the problem. “The cancellation of Hajj slots is a great disappointment for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and the government of India should take immediate steps to restore the quota,” she said in a statement.
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak with Saudi Arabia to restore the quota. “I request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally speak with the Saudi authorities to resolve this issue,” he said. “Thousands of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir are planning to perform Hajj this year, and this decision has caused great distress to them.”
The sudden cancellation of Hajj slots has left thousands of devotees in a state of uncertainty and anxiety. Many pilgrims had already made preparations to perform Hajj this year, and the cancellation of their slots has dealt a significant blow to their plans.
According to reports, the Saudi authorities had allocated 1,70,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims this year, but they have now cancelled 52,000 slots. The decision has been attributed to the Saudi government’s efforts to reduce the number of pilgrims due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The cancellation of Hajj slots has sparked widespread outrage and concern among the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Many have taken to social media to express their disappointment and frustration, while others have written to the government and other authorities to request intervention.
The cancellation of Hajj slots has also raised questions about the ability of the government to protect the interests of Indian pilgrims. The Saudi government’s decision to cancel the slots has left many wondering whether the Indian government had done enough to ensure the interests of Indian pilgrims.
The issue has also highlighted the importance of diplomatic efforts to protect the interests of Indian pilgrims. The Indian government has a responsibility to ensure that Indian pilgrims are able to perform their religious duties without any obstacles or hindrances.
In conclusion, the cancellation of 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims is a significant issue that requires immediate attention and action. The government of India and the government of Jammu and Kashmir must work together to resolve this issue and ensure that Indian pilgrims are able to perform their religious duties without any obstacles.
It is also essential for the Indian government to ensure that diplomatic efforts are made to protect the interests of Indian pilgrims. The government must work with the Saudi authorities to restore the quota and ensure that Indian pilgrims are able to perform Hajj this year.
In the meantime, the people of Jammu and Kashmir are eagerly waiting for a resolution to this issue. They are hoping that the government of India and the government of Jammu and Kashmir will take swift and decisive action to restore the quota and ensure that Indian pilgrims are able to perform their religious duties without any obstacles.
