Maneka’s remark on jallikattu irks Tamil Nadu BJP

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu unit of the BJP is seemingly miffed by Union Minister Maneka Gandhi's recent comments regarding the Supreme Court's ban on Jallikattu. Maneka Gandhi was reportedly said, "A few people in Tamil Nadu and India are against Jallikattu. It's not all right for me or the BJP to say what is right or wrong. The Supreme Court has already given its ruling on this and as citizens, we should abide by it." In a statement state unit president Tamilisai Soundarajan said, the party had resolved to hold the event next Pongal. Soundararajan said Gandhi had expressed her own view. "She has the right to express her view. However, ours is the authentic and authorised view of the party. I do not intend to talk to her to convince her about our position. I do not think she can be convinced."