J&K Leaders Urge Centre to Act on 52,000 Hajj Slot Cut
In a sudden and unexpected move, Saudi Arabia has cancelled 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims, leaving thousands of devotees from Jammu and Kashmir in distress. In response, leaders from ruling and opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir have urged the Centre to intervene and take swift action to ease the situation.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of the ruling National Conference (NC) government has called upon the Centre to take immediate action to resolve the issue. “We expect the Centre to take swift action to address this issue and facilitate the pilgrimage of our citizens,” Abdullah said in a statement.
Mehbooba Mufti, the chief of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has also appealed to the Centre to intervene and speak with Saudi Arabia to restore the quota of Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims. “The Centre should take immediate steps to address this issue and ensure that our citizens are not harassed,” Mufti said.
Farooq Abdullah, the President of the National Conference, has also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak with Saudi Arabia to restore the quota of Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims. “We hope that the Prime Minister will take immediate action to address this issue and ensure that our citizens are not harassed,” Abdullah said.
The cancellation of Hajj slots has caused a lot of distress among the devotees from Jammu and Kashmir, who were eagerly waiting to perform the sacred pilgrimage. The cancellation of these slots will not only affect the devotees but also the economy of the state, which relies heavily on the Hajj pilgrimage.
The Hajj pilgrimage is one of the most sacred and important events in the Islamic calendar, and thousands of devotees from Jammu and Kashmir make the journey to Saudi Arabia every year to perform the pilgrimage. The cancellation of Hajj slots has caused a lot of disappointment and frustration among the devotees, who were eagerly waiting to perform the pilgrimage.
The Saudi authorities have cited logistical and infrastructure issues as the reason for canceling the Hajj slots. However, the cancellation of these slots has caused a lot of concern among the devotees and the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Centre has promised to take immediate action to resolve the issue and has asked the devotees to remain calm. However, the leaders from Jammu and Kashmir have urged the Centre to take swift action to ease the situation and ensure that the devotees are not harassed.
The cancellation of Hajj slots is not the first time that Indian pilgrims have faced difficulties during the pilgrimage. In the past, Indian pilgrims have faced several issues, including visa delays, accommodation issues, and medical emergencies, which have affected their pilgrimage.
In recent years, the Indian government has taken several steps to improve the facilities and infrastructure for Hajj pilgrims. However, the cancellation of Hajj slots has caused a lot of concern among the devotees and the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir.
The cancellation of Hajj slots is a reminder of the importance of the Hajj pilgrimage and the need for better coordination and planning between the Indian government and the Saudi authorities. The Indian government should take immediate action to resolve the issue and ensure that the devotees are not harassed.
In conclusion, the cancellation of 52,000 Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims has caused a lot of distress among the devotees from Jammu and Kashmir. The leaders from Jammu and Kashmir have urged the Centre to take swift action to ease the situation and ensure that the devotees are not harassed. The Indian government should take immediate action to resolve the issue and ensure that the devotees are not harassed.
