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| With Social Media, Jallikattu Prote |
| With Social Media, Jallikattu Protest On Chennai's Marina Beach Gets Even Larger
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| INDIA
, 18-January-2017
19:35:32 PM |
| It has been 24 hours since protests began across Tamil Nadu to bring back Jallikattu or the bull-taming festival. The epicentre is capital Chennai's famous Marina Beach where thousands of people, mostly students and young professionals, have gathered since last night in absolutely peaceful protest. They have refused to leave till the ban on Jallikattu is lifted and want the government and courts to listen to their demands, saying their fight is for their culture, for Tamil pride. Jallikattu, they claim, is not cruel to animals.
While all political parties, including the ruling AIADMK has supported the demand for Jallikattu to be allowed again, the protests have not been sponsored by any party. They are led mainly by students, who have drawn the support of actors, cricketers and other celebrities. They have also demanded that the state ban animal rights organisation People for Ethical Treatment of Animals or PETA, which has lobbied hard to ensure that the sport is not allowed.
Crowds at the Marina beach swelled today in response to appeals on social media. Protests may continue for a while; 31 colleges in Chennai have declared holidays from tomorrow.
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