Chadoora, May 12: Prominent politician Zaffer Mir (Lasjan) on Friday expressed deep resentment over the “exorbitant hike” in the Hajj pilgrimage amount for J&K pilgrims ahead of this year’s pilgrimage.
In a statement issued here, Zaffer said, “The increase in pilgrim expenses has once again shocked the people of J&K who already pay more for this blessed journey compared to the rest of states in the country. The people feel dejected, especially those who had longed to plan for this spiritual journey. This decision is unilateral and equally irrational which needs to be rectified to end the visible disparity and ensure a fair treatment for J&K’s Hajj aspirants.”
Mir appealed to the concerned authorities in the Central government to reciprocate with the genuine demands of Hajj aspirants. “This issue needs to be resolved swiftly to ensure that the pilgrimage remains accessible and affordable for all individuals from Jammu & Kashmir,” he said.
