Jayalalithaa thanks Centre for lifting ban on Jallikattu
The AIADMK tweeted: "Puratchi Thalaivi Amma thanks Prime Minister Modi for lifting ban on #Jallikattu."
The move was declared by the Centre ahead of the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.
Union Minister of State for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping and BJP MP Pon Radhakrishnan said that the Central government is making arrangements to conduct Jallikattu in the state soon.
He said Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar in a phone conversation confirmed the decision of the government.
Jallikattu is a bull taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day. The Supreme Court had banned using bulls for Jallikattu events or bullock-cart races across the country and directed governments and Animal Welfare Board of India to take steps to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals.
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