Jallikattu ordinance, a result of youth power: Tarun Vijay

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Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Jan 21 2017 | 7:13 PM IST
Former BJP MP Tarun Vijay, who has been opposing ban on jallikattu, today said the ordinance that has been approved by state Governor CH Vidyasagar Rao, paving the way for conduct of the bull taming sport, is a result of Tamil youth's "invincible spirit and love" for their culture.
The former MP, in a statement here, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam for taking steps to conduct the sport.
"Beyond divisions, we must thank all for this victory led by Tamil youth who created a world wide buzz," he said, adding, he would be present in Madurai to watch the sport tomorrow.
"Saint Tiruvalluvar's teachings made students stage demonstrations peacefully," he said.
"The stand of Prevention of Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has been completely exposed as an agent of "foreign money" and it needs to be banned," he said.
As protests for conducting the sport extended to the fifth day today, Chief Minister Panneerselvam announced that Governor Rao has approved the jallikattu ordinance and it will be held at Alaganallur in Madurai and other parts of the state tomorrow.

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First Published: Jan 21 2017 | 7:13 PM IST

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