Jallikattu ordinance: Don't 'ignore' Tamil aspirations, AIADMK tells Centre
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that all efforts were being made to fulfil the cultural aspirations of Tamil people and that the government was fully committed to the progress of Tamil Nadu.
AIADMK today warned the Centre that if it continues to "ignore" the regional aspirations and interests of people of Tamil Nadu then it will have dangerous implications.
A day after the Centre cleared an ordinance on jallikattu, AIADMK MPs of both the Houses met President Pranab Mukherjee.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that all efforts were being made to fulfil the cultural aspirations of Tamil people and that the government was fully committed to the progress of Tamil Nadu.
HERE ARE THE UPDATES:
- DMK was in power for a long time, why didn't they take this matter up, they have failed in this, which is why we are at this juncture: Thambidurai
- Issue of jallikattu was in concurrent list and therefore Amma had stressed the need to solve it but Centre omitted our request: M Thambidurai
- Main purpose is to protect culture of Tamil Nadu: Thambidurai
- We strongly believe by today evening the ordinance on Jallikattu will come into effect: AIADMK leader M Thambidurai
Delhi: AIADMK MPs leave President's House after meeting President Pranab Mukherjee over #Jallikattu ordinance issue pic.twitter.com/qjF4KFHZYw ANI (@ANI_news) January 21, 2017
The central government on Friday gave its nod to the Tamil Nadu government's ordinance to enable holding of jallikattu, as the state witnessed massive protests in support of the sport.
The Centre's move came as Tamil Nadu was brought to a standstill due to massive protests by students and other sections demanding immediate staging of the traditional sport in Alanganallur, epicentre of jallikattu, and other places.
The protesters have said they would not withdraw the agitation until the event is held.