Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao has approved an ordinance
by the state government which will allow Jallikattu to be held across the state
on Sunday. Chief minister O Panneerselvam and other ministers will be
inaugurating the event at their respective districts, said AIADMK.
A draft ordinance that the state government sent to the
Union home ministry on Friday was cleared by the law and environment
ministries. Since the ordinance’s validity lasts only for six months, a new law
will be formulated in the state assembly session so the traditional bull-taming
sport can be held without any hindrances, said CM Panneerselvam.
Protesters at Marina beach in Chennai greeted the
announcement on the ordinance with loud cheers and claps. But declared that
they won’t budge until a formal order is out and court lifted the ban.
Live updates:
5.50 pm: The ordinance has been brought in with the support
of the Centre and the Prime Minister continuously supported our cause, says
Pannerselvam.
5.40 pm: On the approval of the Jallikattu ordinance,
Congress’ Salman Khurshid tells ANI, “This will not resolve the problem, there
has to be a long-term solution.”
5.25 pm: AIADMK general secretary Sasikala thanks PM Modi
for ensuring the conduct of Jallikattu.
5.15 pm: Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam says that Governor
Vidyasagar approves the ordinance. The bill to replace Jallikattu ordinance is
set to be tabled in Tamil Nadu state assembly on January 23, when the first day
of the session is scheduled to begin.
5.10 pm: AIADMK’s official handle tweets that all Tamil Nadu
state ministers will inaugurate Jallikattu in their respective districts on
Sunday. O Panneerselvam will inaugurate an event at 10 am in Alanganallur
district on Sunday.
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