Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has extended his wishes to all one lakh 22 thousand 518 pilgrims undertaking the sacred Haj journey. The first flights took off with 288 pilgrims from Lucknow and 262 pilgrims from Hyderabad. In a social media post, Mr. Rijiju said, the Government remains committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless Haj pilgrimage. He also prayed for a safe, blessed, and spiritually enriching journey.