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Riyas, a native of Vazhayur in Malappuram, died in an accident 300km from Mecca.
Kerala sent 18,200 pilgrims for Hajj this year from the three embarkation points of Kozhikode, Kochi and Kannur.
The 327 pilgrims who departed from Kozhikode International Airport on May 21 returned on Monday on two Air India Express flights.
83 per cent of the deceased were unauthorised pilgrims.
The diplomat who confirmed the Indian fatalities said there were also some Indian pilgrims missing.
Apart from Karipur, Kannur and Kochi are the two other embarkation points in Kerala.
Abdullakutty said that Modi had told him that only those who have the call of Allah might go for Haj.
The app will provide the necessary information and direct access to important services like training modules, flight details, accommodation, emergency helpline, and health among others at the fingertips of the pilgrims.
The Haj pilgrimage air ticket rates from other airports in Kerala such as Kochi and Kannur are between Rs 86,000 and Rs 89,000.
The MPs said Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani has given confirmation on reducing the rates.
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