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Jammu and Kashmir Governor asks Centre to increase Haj quota
Tue, 01 Jan 2008
ANI
Srinagar, July 30 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra today urged the Centre to enhance the Haj quota by additional 3000 seats.
An official spokesman said: "Vohra has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to enhance the Haj quota by 3000 seats to accommodate maximum Haj aspirants from the State."
At least 6,228 pilgrims were selected in a draw held here at Haj house out of 16,000 aspirants on July 10.
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Earlier, the Centre had reduced the Haj quota of the State from over 10,000 to around 6000 pilgrims a year. (ANI)
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