Tag: hajjsubsidy

By Abdul Bari Masoud NEW DELHI: Muslim groups and leaders slammed the BJP-led central government on Tuesday for withdrawing the so-called Haj subsidy on air fare saying it has taken the decision without establishing Haj Corporation or announcing of global tender as recommended by the Haj Review Committee. They said now Haj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir or from Assam would have to cough up more than 1.15 lakhs rupees for travelling Saudi Arabia as each Haj pilgrim had already paid about Rs 65,000 last year as a fare. Ahead of...