J&K Leaders Urge Centre to Act on 52,000 Hajj Slot Cut
The recent cancellation of 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims by Saudi Arabia has left many Indians, particularly from Jammu and Kashmir, in distress. The ruling and opposition parties in the state have come together to urge the Centre to intervene in the matter and take swift action to ease the distress caused to the pilgrims.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti have both expressed their concern over the issue and appealed to the Centre to take immediate steps to resolve the matter. “The cancellation of 52,000 Hajj slots is a big blow to the pilgrims of Jammu and Kashmir. I urge the Centre to intervene and speak with Saudi Arabia to restore the quota,” Omar Abdullah said.
Mehbooba Mufti also echoed similar sentiments, saying, “The Centre should take immediate action to resolve the issue and ensure that the pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir do not face any difficulties. The cancellation of Hajj slots is a big setback for the people of the state who have been eagerly waiting for this opportunity.”
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak with Saudi Arabia to restore the quota. “I urge the Prime Minister to speak with Saudi Arabia and resolve this issue. The cancellation of Hajj slots is a big disappointment for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the Centre should take immediate action to address their concerns,” Farooq Abdullah said.
The cancellation of Hajj slots has caused a lot of distress among the pilgrims who had been planning to perform the sacred pilgrimage for months. Many pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir had booked their tickets and made arrangements for their travel, only to be informed that their slots had been cancelled.
The Centre’s inaction on the issue has also been criticized by many, who say that the government should have taken steps to prevent the cancellation of Hajj slots in the first place. “The Centre should have taken steps to prevent this situation from arising in the first place. Now, it is imperative that they take immediate action to resolve the issue and ensure that the pilgrims do not face any difficulties,” said a Jammu and Kashmir politician.
The cancellation of Hajj slots has also raised questions about the Centre’s ability to negotiate with foreign governments on behalf of Indian citizens. “The Centre’s inability to negotiate with Saudi Arabia on behalf of Indian pilgrims is a big concern. The government should take immediate action to resolve this issue and ensure that the pilgrims do not face any difficulties,” said a political analyst.
The issue has also been criticized by many in the media, who say that the Centre should have taken steps to prevent the cancellation of Hajj slots in the first place. “The Centre’s inaction on this issue is a big failure. They should have taken steps to prevent this situation from arising in the first place. Now, it is imperative that they take immediate action to resolve the issue and ensure that the pilgrims do not face any difficulties,” said a media commentator.
In conclusion, the cancellation of 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims by Saudi Arabia has left many Indians, particularly from Jammu and Kashmir, in distress. The ruling and opposition parties in the state have come together to urge the Centre to intervene in the matter and take swift action to ease the distress caused to the pilgrims.
The Centre’s inaction on the issue has been criticized by many, who say that the government should have taken steps to prevent the cancellation of Hajj slots in the first place. The cancellation of Hajj slots has also raised questions about the Centre’s ability to negotiate with foreign governments on behalf of Indian citizens.
It is imperative that the Centre takes immediate action to resolve this issue and ensure that the pilgrims do not face any difficulties. The government should speak with Saudi Arabia to restore the quota and ensure that the pilgrims do not face any difficulties.
