GUWAHATI, May 22 -- Assam AIUDF MLA Karim Uddin Barbhuiya has raised concerns over alleged lack of government facilities for Haj pilgrims from the state, despite Assam sending the highest number of pilgrims annually.

Barbhuiya stated that approximately 4000 pilgrims from Assam undertake the Haj pilgrimage each year, but face significant hardships due to inadequate accommodation in Guwahati.

Barbhuiya stated, "An average of 4000 pilgrims from Assam go for Haj every year. But they have to face great difficulties in Guwahati due to the lack of a place to stay. There is a private staying place for the pilgrims in the city which cannot accommodate such large numbers."

He stated that while pilgrims gather in Guwahati before embarking on thei...