Overview

• India's Hajj quota for 2025 increased to 175,025, with 70% managed by the Hajj Committee of India and the rest by private tour operators.
• Private operators missed critical Saudi deadlines, leading to the cancellation of over 52,500 slots in Mina for Indian pilgrims.
• Political leaders, including Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, urged the Indian government to engage with Saudi authorities to address the crisis.
• The Saudi Hajj Ministry reopened the Nusuk Portal to accommodate an additional 10,000 pilgrims after diplomatic efforts by the Indian government.
• The Ministry of Minority Affairs has issued urgent directions to private operators to finalize their processes promptly to avoid further disruptions.