Jallikattu Live: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan Appeal for Peace
Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam said that the ban on Jallikattu has been removed completely.
- Jallikattu Bill passed unanimously in the Tamil Nadu state assembly
- TN CM O Panneerselvam tables Jallikattu Bill in state assembly
- Special Assembly session on Jallikattu to be held at 5 pm
- Vehicles set on fire near Ice House police station near Marina Beach
- Over 100 protesting students detained in Coimbatore
- DMK walks out of state Assembly
- Tamil Nadu government will move a bill to replace an ordinance on Jallikattu in Assembly today
- Protests continue in Madurai’s Alanganallur and Tamukkam with people demanding a ‘permanent solution’
- Agitators at Marina Beach and Tamukkam have been forcibly evicted
- Jallikattu was held in different parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday
Jallikattu Death Toll Rises to Three
A 30-year-old man who suffered serious injuries during the jallikattu held in Pudukottai district died at a hospital today, taking the toll in the incident to three, police said.
Karuppiah succumbed to injuries at the Government hospital in Tiruchirapalli, they said.
Stop Harrassing Protesters: Kamal Haasan
In a series of tweets Tamil actor Kamal Haasan urged the Tamil police to not be violent towards the protesters.
Jallikattu Bill Send to President Mukherjee
Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao forwards the Jallikattu Bill to President Pranab Mukherjee for his consent.
All south bound trains will run as per schedule on normal routes with immediate effect, Southern Railways announced.
Below are photos of the amended act.
Must End this With Celebration: Sri Sri Ravishankar
Spiritual leader, Sri Sri Ravishankar appealed to protesters to end their protest with jubilation since the Jallikattu Bill was passed at the Tamil Nadu state assembly.
A BBC reporter live streaming the clashes between the police and the protesters had his camera broken by the police.
When the police saw the reporter, they said:
Then a constable is seen charging at the reporter with a lathi in an attempt to break the camera.
Watch the video below:
Justice Hariparanthaman addressed protesters at Marina beach and explained the legal standpoint of the Jallikattu ban.
In Madurai, police was deployed to remove protesters from a railway track.
Jallikattu Bill Passed Unanimously
The Jallikattu Bill was passed unanimously at the Tamil Nadu State Assembly. The Act replaces the jallikattu ordinance.
Jallikattu Bill Tabled in TN Assembly
Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam tabled the Jallikattu Bill in Tamil Nadu State Assembly.
As clashes broke out at Marina Beach, Madurai and Coimbatore, blocking the Old Mahabalipuram Road which is home to Chennai’s IT offices, NDTV reported.
Protesting women and men threw rocks at security forces, while the police in their turn used batons to control the crowd.
Rajinikanth Urges People to Call of Protest, Respect Govt
Superstar of the Tamil film industry, Rajinikanth issued a statement on pro-jallikattu protests on Twitter. He said:
Urging protesters to call off their protest protests, he wrote:
Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam held discussion with the DGP, Home Secretary and Chief Secretary of the state regarding the prevailing protests on Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.
Violence Breaks Out at Coimbatore Protest
Violence broke out at a pro-jallikattu protest organised by student groups in Coimbatore’s Gandhipuram leaving five injured. One of those injured is reportedly in a critical state.
Section 144 Imposed in Alanganallur
After protests turned violent in Madurai’s Alanganallur, Section 144 has been imposed in the town, say reports.
Special Assembly Session At 5 pm Today
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker P Dhanapal announces a special session at 5 pm today.
The AIADMK says the session will pass a legislation to replace the ordinance lifting the Jallikattu ban.
Meanwhile, senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu says that “some political parties are trying to take advantage of the Jallikattu protests and are creating anti-Centre sentiments.”
Vehicles at Ice House Police Station Set on Fire
Vehicles parked at the Ice House police station near Marina Beach were set on fire.
Police Crackdown on Protesters
Police detain more than 100 protesting students near Meenakshi Hall in Coimbatore, while agitators clash with the cops after being forcefully removed in Alanganallur.
According to reports, around 20 policemen have been injured during the protests across the state.
"Anti-Nationals Have Taken Over the Protests"
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, while speaking to CNN-News18, says the bill on Jallikattu “will be legitimised” and defends the police crackdown asking “what is the point in protesting now”.
He adds that the protests are still on because “anti-nationals have taken over”.
DMK Walks Out of Assembly
Opposition DMK walks out from the state Assembly as Tamil Nadu Governor begins to speak.
Kanimozhi, daughter of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi said her party is opposing the governor’s speech as it “doesn’t address any of Tamil Nadu’s issues”.
Speaking to CNN-News18, she said the force applied by the government on student protesters at Marina Beach is unacceptable, for which the DMK has boycotted the governor’s speech.
Even DMK working president MK Stalin says that the state “mismanaged the situation and failed to engage with the students”.
He says that “it is painful that despite public’s request for some two hours to clear out the area, they were forced to move by the cops.”
Jallikattu Bill to Replace Ordinance
The Jallikattu issue will dominate the Tamil Nadu Assembly session beginning today with the AIADMK government set to move a bill to replace the ordinance for the conduct of the bull-taming sport and amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act.
Protests Erupt in Alanganallur, Tamukkam
Demonstrations are being held in Madurai’s Alanganallur and Tamukkam areas. Agitators seek a permanent solution for organising Jallikattu.
Heavy police force has been deployed at Alanganallur.
Marina Beach Partially Cleared
After protesters refused to leave Marina Beach, police managed to partially clear the area.
Some even threatened police, saying they will commit suicide if forced to move.
Protesters Forcibly Removed From Marina Beach
Even after the promulgation of Jallikattu ordinance by the Tamil Nadu government, protesters continue to flock Marina Beach.
Heavy police force has been deployed in the area. Routes leading to Marina have been barricaded to prevent people from assembling there.
Police request the agitators to end their protest and move. “Your goal is achieved,” says police.
Protesters begin singing the National Anthem after police forcefully try to remove them.
Pro-Jallikattu Protests in US
#SaveJallikattu and #JusticeforJallikattu were only some of the things heard in the pro-Jallikattu protests in some parts of the US. Being held outside the PETA headquarters, here are some visuals from the spot.
Tamil Nadu Issues Set of Stringent Guidelines
Tamil Nadu government has issued a set of stringent guidelines including CCTV surveillance and medical examination of bulls to ensure safe conduct of Jallikattu.
As per a circular sent to the district administrations and organisers of the bull-taming sport, the names of participants and bulls should be registered and a team of officials should monitor the events.
The bulls should be rested at least for 20 minutes before being released into the sporting arena, and they will be examined by the veterinarians, officials said.
The bulls should be given 60 sq ft of space, and the owner of the animal should stand by it to give it a sense of security, they said.
The guidelines have been issued after the government promulgated an ordinance for allowing the conduct of the bull taming sport after a three-year ban.
2 Dead, 28 Injured in Jallikattu at Pudukottai; 1 Dead in Madurai Protests
Two persons were killed and 28 suffered minor injuries during Jallikattu in Pudukottai district. According to the police, a man died due to dehydration in Madurai during protests demanding a ‘permanent solution’ for holding the sport.
48-year-old Chandramohan, from Jaihindpuram, died due to dehydration in Madurai city when he was taking part in the protests. People were injured during the incident in Pudukottai district, where scores of people and several bulls participated. They were discharged after being provided first-aid
At Tirunelveli, some students, including girls, fainted at a protest venue following which they were given medical treatment.
"The Ban on Jallikattu Has Been Removed Completely": Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam
After days of protests, Jallikattu was held throughout Tamil Nadu, says Chief Minister O Panneerselvam. He also said that the ban on Jallikattu has been removed completely and that Jallikattu will be held at Alanganallur on a date decided by local people. Alanganallur is famous for holding the sport.
On the Jallikattu ordinance, Pannerselvam said the ordinance is permanent, robust and sustainable. He said it will be made into a law in coming Assembly session.
Jallikattu Held in Different Parts of Tamil Nadu
Jallikattu began in different parts of Tamil Nadu, including the Tiruchirappalli district, with traditional fervour. However, protests continued at Alanganallur in Madurai, where people refused to hold the famous sport seeking a "permanent solution".
The bull taming sport began at Manapparai in Tiruchirappali district with thousands witnessing the event as bulls roared out into the sporting arena. 'Manjuvirattu', another form of Jallikattu, was reported from villages in Dharmpauri district.
Protesters continued to demonstrate at several locations in Tamil Nadu, including the Marina Beach in Chennai, which has emerged as the epicentre of protests in the past few days.
In Madurai, Jallikattu Halted as Protesters Demand 'Permanent Solution'
At Alanganallur in Madurai, several sections of agitators declined to hold the sport. They blocked the ways to the entry and exit points of the sprawling sporting area. A group of organisers removed the bulls from the arena as well. They demanded a permanent solution, declining to accept the ordinance promulgated to hold the sport.
According to the officials, Panneerselvam is now expected to inaugurate Jallikattu at Kovilpatti near Natham in Dindigul district. Officials are trying to pacify and convince Jallikattu organisers that the ordinance is the permanent solution.
Students Oppose 'Rekla Race' in Coimbatore
The inauguration of the 'Rekla Race' (Ox cart race) popular in western parts of Tamil Nadu today witnessed protests from students demanding a permanent solution for holding of Jallikattu.
Even as the race was flagged off by state Local Administration Minister SP Velumani, a large number of students arrived at Codisia Grounds, the venue of Rekla race and staged a sit-in at the premises.
They raised slogans seeking a permanent solution for holding Jallikattu. The students said they will "allow the race" to be held only after what they called a "permanent solution" was in sight.
Health Minister C Vijayabhaskar Inaugurates Jallikattu in Pudukottai
Jallikattu was inaugurated by Health Minister C Vijayabhaskar in Pudukottai, where hundreds of youngsters are competing. Top district police and local government officials were overseeing the conduct of the sport. They said all precautionary, security measures are in place.
(With inputs from ANI)
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