Preparations are in full swing in Tamil Nadu for the traditional bull taming sport 'Jallikattu'. The Jallikattu event in Madurai will be held for three days, beginning on January 15.
Welcoming the verdict of the Supreme Court, upholding the validity of 'Jallikattu', former Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday said that the traditional bull-taming sport and bullock cart races are part of country's culture.
Following the verdict of the Supreme Court, upholding the validity of 'Jallikattu', Tamil Nadu Law Minister Thiru S Regupathy on Thursday said that the judgement is historical.
The Supreme Court on Thursday will pronounce its judgement on a batch of petitions challenging Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra governments' laws allowing the bull-taming sport 'Jallikattu' and bullock cart races.
Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Thursday slammed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government for refusing permission for the Eru Thazhuvuthal festival.
"The administration has decided to take extra measures for the safe conduct of the Jallikattu. The display area has been made different from the play area to reduce the risk of injuries," Madurai District Collector Aneesh Sekhar told ANI.