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Jallikattu row LIVE updates: Protests continue to grow massive; CM, Centre make efforts to find a solution

The film fraternity, auto, taxi and trade unions will go on a strike to join the massive protest against the Jallikattu ban.

Updated: February 27, 2017 12:23 AM IST

By Pragati Ratti Sharma

Jallikattu row LIVE updates: Protests continue to grow massive; CM, Centre make efforts to find a solution
Pro Jallikattu clamour grows

Chennai, Jan 20: With no solution yet to the Jallikattu row, the protests against the ban on the bull-taming sport have grown humongous on Friday. It’s been over 72 hours and the protests are escalating every passing minute with more people, unions and voices coming out against the Jallikattu ban.

Celebrities of southern India have also united against the ban. From film stars to sportspersons, many have voiced out their support for Jallikattu and the protesters demanding that the ban be lifted. “Bring in whatever rules but Jallikattu must be held to keep up the traditions of our Tamil culture,” said Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. Meanwhile, music composer AR Rahman also tweeted that he will observe a fast on Friday to support the ‘spirit of Tamil Nadu’ against the ban on Jallikattu. World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand also lent his support for Jallikattu saying he stands with the spirit of Tamilians on Jallikattu.

On Friday, the film fraternity, auto, taxi and trade unions will go on a strike to join the massive protest against the Jallikattu ban at Marina Beach in Chennai, which continues to remain the centre of the pro-Jallikattu movement. The Madras High Court Advocates Body has also decided to boycott work on Friday to join the protests.

Meanwhile, political voices against the ban are also growing louder. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which is the prime Opposition party in the state has announced statewide ‘rail roko’ (railway blockade) agitation in Tamil Nadu on Friday. The party has also demanded an ordinance on Jallikattu, saying that Centre has given step-motherly treatment to Tamil Nadu for many of the issues that came up in the state. (Also Read: Commenting without comprehension: Tamilians more important for India than ‘ills’ of Jallikattu)

The Congress supported the protest against Jallikattu and said it was a part of Tamil Nadu’s intrinsic tradition. The party also said that people of the state have the right to preserve their traditions. The Congress added that the central and state government must find an amicable solution to it.

Schools and colleges too will remain shut on Friday while several organisations have called for a day-long bandh in Pondicherry, Madurai and several other areas in the state. Protests have also gained momentum in other states apart from Tamil Nadu. In Mumbai, Tamilians wore black clothes and raised slogans against the ban in the western suburb of Mumbai. They also raised slogans against PETA and demanded its ban. Protests were also staged outside the Tamil Nadu Bhawan in New Delhi.

Protests escalated on streets of Tamil Nadu as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday refused to intervene in promulgating an ordinance in the conduct of Jallikattu. Modi on the contrary, expressed support for steps taken by Tamil Nadu in this regard, PTI reported.

By Thursday evening, lakhs of protesters thronged the Marina Beach in Chennai and raised slogans against the central and state governments.

Tensions have been escalating for the last week after protesters were detained by police for organising local Jallikattu, defying the Supreme Court’s ban on the bull-taming sport. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Panneerselvam said that the state government in conjunction with the Centre would take steps for holding the event, pointing out that the matter is “sub-judice” or in court.

Live Updates

  • Jan 20, 2017 7:50 PM IST

    Jallikattu row LIVE updates: Union Law Ministry on Friday reportedly approved ordinance on Jallikattu. Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam had requested the centre to move an ordinance to legalise Jallikaatu after Supreme Court’s ban on bull taming sport

  • Jan 20, 2017 6:46 PM IST

    Jallikattu row LIVE updates: Musician A R Rahman has ended his fast over ban on bull taming sport Jallikattu. Apart from A R Rahman, superstar Rajnikant has also voiced his support to protests in Tamil Nadu.

  • Jan 20, 2017 3:45 PM IST

    Jallikattu row LIVE updates: Protesters continue to grow in numbers at the Marina Beach in Chennai even as more protests take place in other parts of the country. Protesters at Marina Beach want Chief Minister O Panneerselvam to come and meet them and give them an assurance.

  • Jan 20, 2017 3:14 PM IST

    Jallikattu row LIVE updates: Water bottles, glucose, food packets, medicines – all arrangements are in place at the Marina Beach in Chennai where massive protests continue. Volunteers are ensuring that no chaos breaks out.

  • Jan 20, 2017 2:48 PM IST

    Jallikattu row LIVE updates: The effect of the demand for Jallikattu is being seen in Maharashtra. The Shiv Sena has demanded that the bullock cart race that were banned with Jallikattu also be brought back in Maharashtra as it is a tradition in the state.

  • Jan 20, 2017 2:45 PM IST

    Jallikattu row LIVE updates: Tamilians in Mumbai have now taken to the streets to protest against the ban on Jallikattu.

  • Jan 20, 2017 2:17 PM IST

  • Jan 20, 2017 2:02 PM IST

  • Jan 20, 2017 1:48 PM IST

    Jallikattu row LIVE updates: Home Ministry sources say that they are looking at making an amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act to allow Jallikattu.

  • Jan 20, 2017 1:43 PM IST

    Jallikattu row LIVE updates: “Had Amma been alive, she wouldn’t have let the people of Tamil Nadu suffer like this,” says expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala.

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