J&K Leaders Urge Centre to Act on 52,000 Hajj Slot Cut
The news of Saudi Arabia canceling 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims has sent shockwaves across Jammu and Kashmir, with leaders from ruling and opposition parties urging the Centre to intervene and take swift action to ease the distress caused to the affected pilgrims.
The cancellation of these slots is a significant blow to the thousands of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir who were eagerly awaiting the opportunity to perform the sacred Hajj pilgrimage. The news has sparked widespread concern and anxiety among the pilgrims and their families, who had made elaborate arrangements and preparations for the journey.
Taking note of the gravity of the situation, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called upon the Centre to intervene and resolve the issue at the earliest. “We urge the Centre to take swift action to restore the Hajj quota for Indian pilgrims. This is a matter of great importance and concern for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Abdullah said.
The Chief Minister’s appeal was echoed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, who also urged the Centre to take immediate action to ease the distress caused to the affected pilgrims. “The Centre should immediately intervene and speak to Saudi Arabia to restore the Hajj quota for Indian pilgrims. This is a matter of great importance and concern for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Mufti said.
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 the Saudi authorities and ensure that the Hajj quota for Indian pilgrims is restored. This is a matter of great importance and concern for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Abdullah said.
The cancellation of the Hajj slots is a significant setback for the pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir who were eagerly awaiting the opportunity to perform the sacred pilgrimage. The pilgrims had made elaborate arrangements and preparations for the journey, including booking flights, hotels, and other logistics.
The cancellation of the slots has left many pilgrims in a state of uncertainty and anxiety, with many facing the possibility of being unable to perform the Hajj pilgrimage this year. The situation has also sparked widespread concern among the pilgrims and their families, who are worried about the financial and emotional implications of the cancellation.
The Centre’s inaction on the issue has also sparked criticism from many quarters, with many calling for immediate intervention to resolve the issue. The opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir have also demanded that the Centre take immediate action to restore the Hajj quota for Indian pilgrims.
The cancellation of the Hajj slots by Saudi Arabia is a significant blow to the thousands of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir who were eagerly awaiting the opportunity to perform the sacred pilgrimage. The situation has sparked widespread concern and anxiety among the pilgrims and their families, who are worried about the financial and emotional implications of the cancellation.
In light of the gravity of the situation, it is imperative that the Centre takes immediate action to restore the Hajj quota for Indian pilgrims. The people of Jammu and Kashmir are eagerly waiting for the Centre to take swift action to ease the distress caused to the affected pilgrims.
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