Protests against Jallikattu ban enter third day

Updated - January 12, 2018 at 07:05 PM.

Protestors seeking the lifting of the ban on Jallikattu at the Marina Beach. -- K.V. Srinivasan

Massive protests in support of Jallikattu continued for the third day today at the Marina here and other parts of Tamil Nadu, with hundreds more joining the agitation

Unfazed by the Chief Minister’s call to withdraw protests, thousands of volunteers remained steadfast on their demand for holding the bull-taming sport in the state. They vowed to continue the stir till they got a positive response on it.

Agitations continued in various parts of the state, including Alanganallur, the usual hub of the Jallikattu event, with students and many others joining the stir.

Yesterday, TN Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam as well as AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala had reiterated their commitment to holding Jallikattu. The former met Prime Minister Modi today and sought an Ordinance for its conduct.

Sasikala had also assured that the government will move a resolution in the ensuing session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly and unanimously adopt it with the support of all parties in the House.

Published on January 19, 2017 06:43