J&K Leaders Urge Centre to Act on 52,000 Hajj Slot Cut
The recent decision by Saudi Arabia to cancel 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims has sparked widespread concern and distress in Jammu and Kashmir. In response, leaders from both ruling and opposition parties in the state have urged the Centre to take swift action to ease the situation.
The cancellation of the Hajj slots has left many Indian pilgrims, particularly from Jammu and Kashmir, in a state of uncertainty and frustration. The pilgrims who had been waiting for years to perform the sacred journey have been left with no option but to cancel their plans.
In this backdrop, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has appealed to the Centre to intervene in the matter and take necessary steps to restore the cancelled Hajj slots. Abdullah, in a statement, said that the cancellation of the slots is a “grave injustice” to the pilgrims who had been waiting for years to perform the Hajj.
“This is a grave injustice to the pilgrims who had been waiting for years to perform the Hajj. We urge the Centre to intervene in the matter and take necessary steps to restore the cancelled slots,” Abdullah said.
PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti has also joined the chorus, urging the Centre to take immediate action to ease the situation. Mufti, in a statement, said that the cancellation of the Hajj slots is a “serious issue” that requires immediate attention.
“This is a serious issue that requires immediate attention. We urge the Centre to take necessary steps to ease the situation and restore the cancelled slots,” Mufti said.
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak with Saudi Arabia to restore the quota. Abdullah, in a statement, said that the cancellation of the Hajj slots is a “blow” to the pilgrims and the Centre should take immediate action to rectify the situation.
“This is a blow to the pilgrims and the Centre should take immediate action to rectify the situation. We urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak with Saudi Arabia to restore the quota,” Abdullah said.
The cancellation of the Hajj slots has also sparked concerns about the impact it will have on the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. The Hajj pilgrimage is a significant source of revenue for the state, and the cancellation of the slots is likely to have a negative impact on the local economy.
The news of the cancellation of the Hajj slots has also sparked outrage on social media, with many people expressing their disappointment and frustration on Twitter. #JusticeForHajjPilgrims and #RestoreHajjQuota have been trending on social media, with many people urging the Centre to take immediate action to restore the cancelled slots.
The cancellation of the Hajj slots is a serious issue that requires immediate attention. The Centre should take necessary steps to ease the situation and restore the cancelled slots. The pilgrims who had been waiting for years to perform the Hajj deserve justice, and it is the responsibility of the Centre to ensure that they are able to perform the pilgrimage.
