J&K Leaders Urge Centre to Act on 52,000 Hajj Slot Cut
The cancellation of 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims by Saudi Arabia has sent shockwaves across Jammu and Kashmir, with leaders from ruling and opposition parties urging the Centre to intervene and ease the distress caused to the affected pilgrims.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has been vocal about the issue, has called for swift action to mitigate the crisis. Speaking to the media, he stated, “The Centre must take immediate action to resolve this issue. We cannot let our citizens suffer due to bureaucratic delays or lack of communication with the Saudi authorities.”
Omar Abdullah’s sentiments were echoed by PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, who urged the Centre to “intervene urgently” to resolve the issue. “Hajj is a matter of great significance for Muslims across the world, and we cannot afford to delay taking action to restore the quota,” she said.
Not to be left behind, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak with Saudi Arabia to restore the quota. “The Prime Minister has been vocal about issues affecting minority communities, and it is time for him to take concrete action to address this issue,” he said.
The cancellation of Hajj slots has left thousands of Indian pilgrims, including many from Jammu and Kashmir, in a state of distress. The pilgrims, who had been waiting for years to perform the sacred pilgrimage, have been left with no option but to return empty-handed.
The issue has also raised questions about the Centre’s communication with Saudi Arabia, with many asking why the government was not informed about the cancellation of Hajj slots earlier. “The Centre’s lack of communication with Saudi Arabia has led to this crisis, and it is time for them to take responsibility and act,” said a senior National Conference leader.
The cancellation of Hajj slots has also brought into focus the Centre’s handling of issues affecting minority communities. “The Centre has been vocal about issues affecting minority communities, but it is time for them to take concrete action to address these issues,” said a senior PDP leader.
The issue has also sparked a debate about the Centre’s role in ensuring the welfare of minority communities. “The Centre has a moral responsibility to ensure the welfare of minority communities, and it is time for them to act on this issue,” said a senior Congress leader.
The Centre’s response to the issue has been slow, with many criticizing the government for its lack of action. “The Centre has been silent on the issue, and it is time for them to take concrete action to resolve this crisis,” said a senior CPI leader.
In conclusion, the cancellation of 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims by Saudi Arabia has sent shockwaves across Jammu and Kashmir, with leaders from ruling and opposition parties urging the Centre to intervene and ease the distress caused to the affected pilgrims. The Centre must take immediate action to resolve this issue and ensure the welfare of minority communities.
