India, April 14 -- People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday expressed concern over reports of an abrupt 80 per cent cut in India's private Hajj quota, urging the external affairs ministry to take up the matter with authorities in Riyadh.

Calling the development "disturbing", Mufti said the move has left pilgrims and tour operators in distress."Disturbing news emerging from Saudi Arabia. Reports indicate that 80% of India's private Haj quota has been cut abruptly. This sudden decision is causing immense distress for pilgrims and tour operators across the country. Urge the Ministry of External Affairs to immediately intervene by taking up this matter with the Saudi government to seek a resolution," Mehbooba wrote on X...