Saudi : BJP leaders get lion’s share in Indian Haj delegation

Jeddah: Two Indian Haj official delegations, one, the Indian Haj Goodwill delegation, and the other, the Indian Haj Committee delegation were busy in the holy city of Makkah and Mina valley in field visits to various camps and meeting with local officials.
The Goodwill delegation was approved by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and another delegation of the Indian Haj Committee also visited holy cities to oversee the arrangements made for Indian pilgrims.
Unlike in the past with jumbo goodwill delegation members, this time, politicians from various partner political parties at the center were busy in luxurious hotels and shopping in Jeddah and holy cities. This time, low numbered delegation is hectically busy for the purpose which they came for Saudi Arabia.
Reflecting long-standing political favouritism of the government of the day, this year’s Indian Haj goodwill delegation is composed of BJP leaders including women. In the past, it was the choice of Congress and its allies.
Interestingly, an AIMIM MLA from Maharashtra was on the Indian Haj Committee. Malegaon MLA, Mohammed Ismail Abdul Khalique skipped the crucial season of the Maharashtra Assembly to elect the speaker and came to Makkah.
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