MP reminds that Hajj dispatch must be based on justice
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives Commission VIII, Selly Andriany Gantina, has reminded that the determination of eligible pilgrims for Hajj must be based on the principle of justice.
“The determination of Hajj journeys must adhere to the principle of fair distribution. This means the state is obliged to continue dispatching pilgrims, especially those in the queue that factually existed long before the establishment of BPKH,” said Selly, quoted in Jakarta on Friday.
She conveyed this in response to the ongoing public discussion about the scramble or “war” for Hajj tickets.
Furthermore, Selly explained that based on Law No. 14 of 2025 on the Organisation of Hajj Worship, the queue system based on portion numbers as regulated in Article 20 and Article 30 paragraphs (2) and (3) confirms that pilgrim placement is done sequentially, according to registration time, as a form of justice and service certainty.
“This means the queue is a systemic consequence of quota limitations, not due to the existence of a particular institution,” she stated.
“The main reality we face today is the presence of around 5 million pilgrims already in the waiting list and waiting for years,” said Selly.
Therefore, according to her, the top priority is pilgrims who registered earlier. She then emphasised that the state has a moral and administrative responsibility to ensure justice for those who have waited in the legitimate and recognised system.
Additionally, Selly highlighted the potential risks of the “ticket war” scheme, particularly if it opens loopholes for additional costs.
“Regarding the possibility of loopholes for additional costs in the”ticket war” scheme, this is an important note. Without strong, transparent, and accountable governance, such a scheme has the potential to open spaces for speculation, even unhealthy commercialisation in Hajj worship,” said Selly.
As a solution, Selly proposed that the “ticket war” scheme be implemented on a limited basis as an additional option without disrupting the queue. That scheme, in her view, could be prioritised for the elderly, people with disabilities, or groups with special needs.
“We from the PDI Perjuangan Faction in Commission VIII are ready to discuss the best scheme comprehensively with the government,” she asserted.
She emphasised that organising the queue system must remain the main foundation before implementing new innovations, while still upholding justice and transparency in Hajj organisation.