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Over 10k applications received on online for Haj 2020, inaugurates computerised qurrah

Hyderabad, Jan 18 (UNI) Telangana Government Minorities Welfare Special Chief Secretary Ajay Misra has inaugurated the computerized Qurrah (draw of lots) for intending Haj-2020 pilgrims at Haj House here on Saturday.
In a statement, Telangana State Haj Committee Executive Officer B Shafiullah said a quota of about 4341 pilgrims was allotted to Telangana state and for which, a total of 10,572 online applications were received including 464 applications from Senior citizens category, eight aspirants from women without Mehram category while another 23 applications from infants.
The computerised draw system was broadcast live on large screens within the Haj House premises, he said the state Haj committee has been making the best arrangments for Haj pilgrims and the selected pilgrims should remit Rs 81,000 on or before February 1 and Rs 1.20 lakh on or before March 15 as first balance amount besides submitting their online forms along with Original Passport to the state Haj committee.
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