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 take swift action to ease the distress of thousands of devotees. The decision has left many Hajj aspirants in the valley heartbroken, with some even considering alternative options to fulfill their religious obligation.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti have led the call for Centre’s intervention, urging the government to take immediate action to restore the quota. National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak with Saudi Arabia to restore the quota.
The cancellation of Hajj slots has been met with widespread criticism and dismay in Jammu and Kashmir, with many Muslim leaders and politicians expressing disappointment and frustration. The Jammu and Kashmir Muslim League, a prominent Islamic organization, has condemned the decision, calling it “unacceptable and inhumane”.
The party has demanded that the Centre take immediate action to resolve the issue, and has threatened to launch a mass protest movement if the quota is not restored. “This decision is a blow to the morale of the Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir. We demand that the Centre takes immediate action to restore the quota and ensure that our brothers and sisters can perform Hajj,” said League president, Ghulam Nabi Khandey.
The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has also expressed concern over the decision, saying that it will have a negative impact on the economy of the valley. “This decision will not only affect the Hajj aspirants but also the economy of the valley. We urge the Centre to take immediate action to resolve the issue,” said KCCI president, Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad.
The cancellation of Hajj slots has also sparked concerns over the security of pilgrims, with many expressing fear about the safety of those who will be traveling to Saudi Arabia. “We are worried about the security of our pilgrims. We urge the Centre to take immediate action to ensure their safety and well-being,” said a senior official from the Jammu and Kashmir government.
The decision to cancel the quota has been met with widespread criticism on social media, with many expressing outrage and disappointment over the move. “This is a blow to the morale of the Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir. We demand that the Centre takes immediate action to restore the quota,” tweeted a user on Twitter.
The controversy has also sparked a debate over the lack of coordination between the Centre and the state government on Hajj-related issues. “The Centre and the state government need to work together to resolve this issue. We demand that they take immediate action to restore the quota,” said a senior official from the Jammu and Kashmir government.
The cancellation of Hajj slots has also raised questions over the future of Hajj pilgrimage in the valley. The Jammu and Kashmir government has been making efforts to increase the number of Hajj pilgrims from the valley, and the cancellation of quota has dealt a blow to these efforts.
The Centre has been criticized for its handling of the issue, with many accusing it of being slow to respond to the crisis. “The Centre needs to take immediate action to resolve this issue. We demand that they speak with Saudi Arabia to restore the quota,” said a senior official from the Jammu and Kashmir government.
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 take swift action to ease the distress of thousands of devotees. The decision has left many Hajj aspirants in the valley heartbroken, with some even considering alternative options to fulfill their religious obligation.
The Centre needs to take immediate action to resolve this issue, and we urge it to speak with Saudi Arabia to restore the quota. The cancellation of Hajj slots has dealt a blow to the morale of the Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir, and we demand that the Centre takes immediate action to ease the distress of thousands of devotees.
