J&K Leaders Urge Centre to Act on 52,000 Hajj Slot Cut
In a recent development, Saudi Arabia has cancelled 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims, causing widespread distress among the faithful. In response to this decision, leaders from ruling and opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir have urged the Centre to intervene and take swift action to ease the situation.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of Jammu and Kashmir has called upon the Centre to take immediate action to restore the cancelled Hajj slots, stating that the decision has caused immense distress to the pilgrims and their families. Abdullah has also appealed to the Centre to negotiate with Saudi Arabia to resolve the issue and ensure that Indian pilgrims are not deprived of their right to perform the holy pilgrimage.
Mehbooba Mufti, the President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has also urged the Centre to intervene in the matter. In a statement, Mufti has said that the Centre should take immediate action to restore the cancelled Hajj slots and ensure that Indian pilgrims are not denied their right to perform the holy pilgrimage. Mufti has also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak with Saudi Arabia and resolve the issue amicably.
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has also appealed to the Centre to take immediate action to restore the cancelled Hajj slots. In a statement, Abdullah has said that the Centre should speak with Saudi Arabia and negotiate a solution that ensures Indian pilgrims are not deprived of their right to perform the holy pilgrimage.
The cancellation of 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims has caused widespread distress among the faithful in Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrims had made elaborate arrangements and preparations for the holy pilgrimage, and the cancellation of their slots has left them feeling disappointed and distressed.
The cancellation of Hajj slots is not the first time that Indian pilgrims have faced difficulties in performing the holy pilgrimage. In recent years, there have been several instances where Indian pilgrims have faced problems and challenges while performing the Hajj.
One of the major reasons for the cancellation of Hajj slots is the lack of coordination and communication between the Centre and Saudi Arabia. The Centre had allocated 170,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims, but Saudi Arabia cancelled 52,000 of these slots without prior notice or consultation.
The cancellation of Hajj slots has also raised questions about the Centre’s preparedness and ability to handle the pilgrimage process. The Centre had claimed that it had made elaborate arrangements for the Hajj pilgrimage, but the cancellation of slots has raised doubts about its ability to deliver.
The Centre has promised to take immediate action to restore the cancelled Hajj slots, but it remains to be seen whether it is able to deliver on its promise. The Centre has also appealed to Saudi Arabia to reconsider its decision and restore the cancelled Hajj slots.
In conclusion, the cancellation of 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims is a serious issue that requires immediate attention and action. The Centre must take immediate action to restore the cancelled slots and ensure that Indian pilgrims are not deprived of their right to perform the holy pilgrimage. The Centre must also speak with Saudi Arabia and negotiate a solution that ensures Indian pilgrims are not denied their right to perform the holy pilgrimage.
