Real damage occurs once the bull exits the arena: Manoj Oswal on Jallikattu

Oswal, the head of People for Animals in Pune, says Jallikattu is just a flashpoint in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, Jallikattu continues to receive support not just from the participants in the sport, but also from the urban populace. This is despite a ban on it since 2014. The state recently passed an ordinance allowing the sport, and the Supreme Court will hear all matters related to the event on January 31. For some supporters, it’s not a matter of cruelty to animals or damage to human lives anymore, it’s about an assault on their culture. MANOJ OSWAL, the head of People for Animals in Pune, speaks to Nikita Puri on Jallikattu. Excerpts:

Between 2010 and 2012,