Jallikattu Will be Held in Two Days, Says Panneerselvam

CHENNAI:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said an ordinance will be promulgated in two days to enable the conduct of Jallikattu.
Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, the Chief Minister said the bull-taming sport would be held in two days and requested people to call off their pro-jallikattu protests.
“A draft ordinance is ready and has been forwarded to the Home ministry. It has to get the nod of President with the recommendation of the Centre,” Panneerselvam said. He has directed the government officers to stay and do the necessary work.
The Chief Minister said he extended his stay on Thursday after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and consulted legal experts on making amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 at the state level to enable the conduct of jallikattu.
“On the basis of President’s order, the Tamil Nadu Governor will promulgate an ordinance,” Panneerselvam said, requesting the agitators to give up their protests.
The chief minister’s promise and request didn’t have any effect on the protesters on Marina Beach in Chennai and other parts of the state, who refused to give up their agitation. They sought a permanent solution to the Jallikattu issue.
Meanwhile, a dawn-to-dusk bandh called by various trade unions and organisation
s demanding the conduct of Jallikattu evoked good response. Most schools declared a holiday due to transportation problems.
The protesters spent one more night on Marina Beach. It was their third night on the beach since Tuesday.