Rajinikanth, Ajith, Suriya-led protests against Jallikattu ban make TN government plan ordinance over the order

By BollywoodLife
Published: January 20, 2017 9:22 PM IST

Many celebs in Tamil Nadu have been holding protests in Chennai, joined by common people over the Supreme Court's decision to ban the tradition of Jallikattu. The apex court had taken this decision in May 2014, over the argument that bulls cannot be used as performing animals, and get hurt as a result. Jallikattu is a tradition that has been held in Tamil Nadu for centuries, and unlike the Spanish bullfight, doesn't actually involve deliberate intention to injure or maim the animal. So many Tamilians felt the order of the Supreme Court is quite harsh, and therefore this led to several protests across the state, backed by movie stars and politicians.This movement was even labelled as Makkal Movement. Actors like Rajinikanth, Ajith, Kamal Haasan, Suriya, Dhanush, Karthi, Prabhu, Sivakarthikeyan and others have joined the day long protest held in Chennai, with many including oscar winner AR Rahman, going for a 1-day hunger strike. Also Read - Kalki 2898 AD: Will Prabhas, Nag Ashwin's movie clash with this biggie from South?

After seen the huge turnout for the movement, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and as well as consulted with legal experts. Soo they they came to the decision to amend the act on Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to allow Jallikattu to be held in the state. The ordinance has been sent to the President of India to get his approval. However there is a likely chance that People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India will challenge the ordinance in the Supreme Court. Also Read - Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna and more South Indian celebs who are down to earth

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1st major victory for all those fighting for #Jallikattu. Law ministry has signed the ordinance and been sent to the HM...

— khushbusundar (@khushsundar) January 20, 2017

These so called self proclaimed animal activists & pseudo intellectuals are so selective in their outrage & self-righteousness. #jallikattu

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) January 20, 2017

Request all media to not shift focus from the youngsters. They're the real heroes! #JusticeForJallikattu #jallikattu

— Ashok Selvan (@AshokSelvan) January 20, 2017

#Jallikattu to be held in two days confirms Tamil Nadu #CM O. Panneerselvam
Vetri namadhe

— G.V.Prakash Kumar (@gvprakash) January 20, 2017

Please don't just stop with #jallikattu
Please turn our attention towards #Agriculture & *Farmers welfare.
Hats off TN youngsters!

— P. Samuthirakani (@Samutirakani) January 20, 2017

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ByBollywoodLife
Published: January 20, 2017 9:22 PM IST