Congress demands rollback of Haj airfare hike of Rs 10000 accusing it of affordability squeeze

Published on 3 May 2026

The hike was justified by global fuel prices—Congress says it hits hardest

Congress has demanded the withdrawal of a circular that raises Haj airfare by Rs 10,000 for pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has made the pilgrimage unaffordable for average Indian families. The Haj Committee of India attributed the one-time revision to rising global fuel prices, but Congress is urging immediate rollback and longer-term structural changes.

Congress calls for withdrawal of a circular increasing Haj airfare by Rs 10,000
Party claims the hike makes Haj unaffordable for average families
Haj Committee cites rising global fuel prices for the one-time revision
Congress also seeks structural reforms for future Haj seasons

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Congress demands rollback of Haj airfare hike of Rs 10000 accusing it of affordability squeeze

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