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- Union minister for minority affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi confirmed that the Haj subsidy has been withdrawn
- The government said the decision is part of its agenda of empowerment of minorities without appeasement
- Haj subsidy will be used for educational empowerment and welfare of girls from minority communities
Union minister for minority affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday confirmed that the Haj subsidy has been withdrawn.
A policy to withdraw the Haj subsidy had been drafted in light of a 2012 Supreme Court order asking the Centre to abolish it gradually by 2022.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...idy-for-haj-pilgrims/articleshow/62523061.cms
Most sensible thing done by this government, even if it was forced by SC.
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