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Madhya Pradesh Pilgrims Stuck in Saudi Arabia, Waqf Board Chief Appeals to CM Mohan Yadav
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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A group of Madhya Pradesh pilgrims on Umrah in Saudi Arabia are facing delays in returning home, prompting the state’s Waqf Board chairman to seek assistance from Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
Several pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh who travelled to Saudi Arabia for Umrah have been unable to secure a timely return, with the repatriation process stalled for an unspecified period.
The chairman of the state’s Waqf Board has formally approached Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, requesting the government’s intervention to expedite the travelers’ homeward journey.
State officials have been asked to coordinate with the Saudi authorities and relevant airlines to resolve the bottleneck, though no concrete timeline has been announced yet.
The matter has drawn attention as it underscores the challenges faced by Indian pilgrims abroad and the need for swift diplomatic and logistical support.
Further updates are expected as the state government engages with the foreign mission and airline operators to facilitate the return of the stranded devotees.
The chairman of the state’s Waqf Board has formally approached Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, requesting the government’s intervention to expedite the travelers’ homeward journey.
State officials have been asked to coordinate with the Saudi authorities and relevant airlines to resolve the bottleneck, though no concrete timeline has been announced yet.
The matter has drawn attention as it underscores the challenges faced by Indian pilgrims abroad and the need for swift diplomatic and logistical support.
Further updates are expected as the state government engages with the foreign mission and airline operators to facilitate the return of the stranded devotees.