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Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 more

The Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has made the pilgrimage unaffordable for average Indian families. The Haj Committee of India cited rising global fuel prices for the one-time revision. The Congress calls for immediate withdrawal of the circular and structural reforms for future seasons.

3 May 2026 3:39 pm