Tamil Nadu Governor Signs Pro-Jallikattu Ordinance, Bull Races May Begin On Sunday

Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao on Saturday promulgated an ordinance for the conduct of jallikattu.

The Union government on Friday cleared the state's draft ordinance to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, enabling the conduct of jallikattu.

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"The Governor's nod was obtained today for the ordinance to amend Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, which has the approval of President Pranab Mukherjee," Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam said.

The chief minister recalled his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. He the state government issued an ordinance after obtaining the necessary prior instructions of the President as envisaged under Article 213 of the Constitution.

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"The ordinance was promulgated by the Tamil Nadu government and jallikattu is to be conducted with the customary fervour all over the state with all necessary safeguards," the chief minister said.

The chief minister will leave for Madurai on Saturday night and flag off jallikattu at Alanganallur at 10am on Sunday. In other districts, local ministers will inaugurate the event.

Panneerselvam said the state government would introduce a bill replacing ordinance on Monday, the first day of the assembly session.

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Shortly after the ordinance was promulgated, Panneerselvam shot off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanking him on behalf of the government and people, for all his support and assistance in enabling jallikattu to be held in the state during Pongal season, upholding the culture and tradition of the state.

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