Political parties in Tamil Nadu are trying hard to lift the ban on Jallikattu Whether they like the sport or not, supporting it is the only way left for the parties Will Sasikala be successful in sidelining Stalin over Jallikattu?
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said that “Sports under state’s jurisdiction. But there must be no act of cruelty.” The protest at Marina beach is being held peacefully. With Kollywood actors visiting the place and some posting their support for the sport on Jallikattu, the crowd is just refusing to give in.
Now the situation in Tamil Nadu is such that students, those working, most of them at the Marina beach. The government is trying its level best to make an impression on the people. In this effort, Panneerselvam met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and requested him to pass an ordinance permitting Jallikattu.
It is an open secret that the party which plays a vital role in lifting the ban on Jallikattu will win the next elections. This is a decisive time for Sasikala to make her presence felt and even for Stalin to make people give him another chance. So, Jallikattu will play an important role in deciding who will rule Tamil Nadu in the next term.
This is how people are supporting Jallikattu. The supporters are also demanding a ban on People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) which was instrumental in banning the sport in 2014. It is interesting that the sport in held during Pongal festival usually held on January 14 or 15. Though this year’s festival is over, people are continuously staging protest long after the festival.
This is how people gathered at Marina beach are shouting slogans in support of Jallikattu.
