Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, Prince of Arcot, has requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to advise the External Affairs Ministry to ensure that suitable buildings in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah are hired immediately for accommodating Indian Haj pilgrims this year.
He also appealed to Dr. Singh to involve committed and devoted persons, who commanded the trust and confidence of Muslims, in the administration of Haj-related issues.