Urging the Central Government to revoke ban on jallikattu, so that the sport could be conducted during the ensuing Pongal festival, members of All India Youth Federation (AIYF) staged demonstration near Collectorate here on Monday.
Led by urban district secretary M. Rajesh and CPI urban district secretary V. Rajendran, speakers said that bull-taming is a traditional sport in the State that was conducted during Pongal festival every year.
But the ban on the sport had already dampened the festive spirit in villages as farmers are used to participate and witness the sport for many years.
“It is a custom followed for centuries where brave men prove themselves. It is not to harm the animal”, they added. Members said that people who are unaware of the sport have moved the court and sought the ban.
“It is the duty of the Central Government to approach the Supreme Court and revoke the ban”, they added.
Members also said that rooster fighting was common in rural areas in the State and the ban has also affected many. They urged the State government to revoke the ban.
