'LIft the ban on Jallikattu' 'save Tamilnadu's traditional game' 'ban PETA' these are the slogans and ply cards displayed in  Chennai, the capital of Tamilnadu. Lakhs of students and employees filmy stars and others assembled at Marina beach to protest to lift the ban on Jallikattu a bull fight game which is a part of Tamil culture and tradition.

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The state is on a boil as the Schools and colleges were shut down today to support the traditional game. Few days back the apex court of the country had given a judgement so as to ban the game. Despite the Supreme court ruling, the game went on in Madurai and few parts of Tamilnadu while the cops were mere spectators.

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The sea city Chennai  was filled with the huge crowds raising slogans near Marina beach in a peaceful manner. Many popular personalities turned to the Beach road in support of the protestors and questioned the government on Jallikattu's ban. The high court also clarified that it cannot get involved in the judgement given by the Supremecourt.

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The opposition DMK party slammed the government for not taking any further step. It has demanded the government to bring pressure on the Central Government to get ordinance. Amid all these protests and fire, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. Paneer.O.Selvam met the Prime Minister Mr. Modi in the country capital. He in his meeting has requested the PM to bring in the ordinance on Jallikattu. Mr. Selvam also explained the situation in Chennai.


 The prime minister told Tamil Nadu CM that the matter is currently sub-judice and added that the Centre will be supportive of step taken by the state government. Talking to reporters immediately after meeting PM Modi, Panneerselvam said that prime minister has assured him of all help.


  "Have asked for emergency law on jallikattu," Panneerselvam said, adding that he and AIADMK chief Sasikala have written to the PM  over the issue. "You will soon see steps. Wait, good will happen," he added.


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