Centre give hopes to enthusiasts of Jallikattu

Chennai: The Central government has given hopes to the enthusiasts of Jallikattu, a popular bull taming sport in Tamil Nadu, by promising that it may consider amending certain laws, including lifting the ban on Jallikattu. Jallikattu was banned by the Supreme Court. Union minister Prakash Javadekar told the reporters that “If need be, we will attempt to bring in laws to lift the ban on Jallikattu.” The ban has dampened Pongal festivities in the state, especially in southern districts where it has been a popular event for centuries, and there has been a demand for facilitating its conduct.