MoMA says it is committed to making Haj accessible and affordable for every Indian Muslim

The Ministry of Minority Affairs today said it is committed to making Haj accessible and affordable for every Indian Muslim. The Ministry said this in a social media post as concerns arose on several media platforms regarding an increase in Haj airfare. It clarified that airlines had demanded three hundred to four hundred dollars due to rising fuel costs amid the West Asia crisis; however, the Ministry capped it at one hundred dollars per pilgrim, saving two to three hundred dollars. It pointed out that the government has absorbed pressure and is protecting pilgrims from a far larger burden. The process was transparent and lawful, ensuring Haj 2026 operations are not disrupted for over a lakh registered pilgrims.