The rise in the rent comes after the oil price rise led to speculation that the Haj fares might be raised. Each pilgrim is now charged Rs 12,000 as airfare, an amount that has stayed constant since 1994.
The government spends Rs 350 crore a year as Haj subsidy. Some 2.5 million people go on Haj every year from all over the world, including Saudi Arabia.
Why spend 350 crores on mullahs? wats use is it of if they are going to blow us up once they return? also, we need not waste so much money when inflation and fuel costs are going through the roof!
