Union Minister Smriti Irani’s Visit to Madinah Ignites Outrage in Pakistan
Published on: January 12, 2024.
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Union Minister Smriti Irani’s recent visit to Madinah in Saudi Arabia has caused quite a stir in Pakistan. Her visit, which is being hailed as historic, involved meetings with Indian volunteers who provide assistance to Haj pilgrims, as well as interactions with Umrah pilgrims.
The key highlight of Irani’s visit was the signing of the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 between India and Saudi Arabia. Under this agreement, India has been granted a quota of 175,025 pilgrims for the 2024 Haj pilgrimage. Out of this quota, 140,020 seats have been reserved for pilgrims who will be facilitated by the Haj Committee of India, while the remaining 35,005 seats will be available for those traveling with Haj Group Operators.
The news of Smriti Irani’s visit has captured widespread attention and has been widely shared. However, it has also faced significant backlash in Pakistan.
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