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 sent shockwaves across Jammu and Kashmir, with leaders from ruling and opposition parties urging the Centre to intervene and ease the distress of affected devotees. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah have all appealed to the government to take swift action to restore the quota.
The cancellation of Hajj slots has left thousands of devotees from Jammu and Kashmir in a state of uncertainty, with many having made financial and emotional investments in their pilgrimage. The cancellation is seen as a significant setback for the state, which has a long history of sending a large number of pilgrims to the holy city of Mecca.
In a statement, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep disappointment and concern over the cancellation of Hajj slots. He urged the Centre to immediately intervene and speak with Saudi authorities to restore the quota. “The cancellation of Hajj slots is a huge blow to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who have been eagerly waiting for this opportunity to perform the sacred pilgrimage,” Abdullah said. “I urge the Centre to take immediate action to resolve this issue and ensure that our people are not denied this important opportunity.”
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also appealed to the Centre to intervene and ensure that the quota is restored. “The cancellation of Hajj slots is a matter of great concern and distress for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Mufti said. “I urge the Centre to take immediate action to resolve this issue and ensure that our people are not denied this important opportunity.”
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak with Saudi Arabia and restore the quota. “The cancellation of Hajj slots is a significant setback for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Abdullah said. “I urge Prime Minister Modi to take immediate action to resolve this issue and ensure that our people are not denied this important opportunity.”
The cancellation of Hajj slots has also been criticized by other leaders and organizations in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Ghulam Ahmed Mir has demanded that the Centre take immediate action to restore the quota. “The cancellation of Hajj slots is a matter of great concern and distress for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Mir said. “I urge the Centre to take immediate action to resolve this issue and ensure that our people are not denied this important opportunity.”
The cancellation of Hajj slots has also been criticized by various organizations and community leaders in Jammu and Kashmir. The Anjuman Sharie Shian, a prominent Islamic organization in the state, has demanded that the Centre take immediate action to restore the quota. “The cancellation of Hajj slots is a significant setback for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” said the organization’s chief, Aga Syed Hussain Al-Moosvi Al-Safvi. “I urge the Centre to take immediate action to resolve this issue and ensure that our people are not denied this important opportunity.”
The cancellation of Hajj slots has also been seen as a significant setback for the state’s economy, which relies heavily on the pilgrimage industry. Thousands of people in Jammu and Kashmir depend on the Hajj pilgrimage for their livelihood, and the cancellation of slots has left many without a source of income.
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 of affected devotees. The cancellation is seen as a significant setback for the state, which has a long history of sending a large number of pilgrims to the holy city of Mecca. It is essential that the Centre takes immediate action to restore the quota and ensure that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are not denied this important opportunity.
