Jallikattu: Demonstration continues at Marina beach
According to media reports, around 3000 people have assembled at the beach since Tuesday night to demonnstrate and demand for lifting the ban over the traditional sports.
Meanwhile, cricketer R Ashwin came out in support of the protests and tweeted: "Scenes of peaceful protest all around TN.Unity, peace and resolve will show our plea in the right light.#peacefulprotests #jallikattu."
The state Government on Wednesday held talks with agitators and assured them of holding the sport.
The Government told the agitators that if required, the matter would be taken up with the President seeking an ordinance allowing the game to take place.
The Supreme Court in May 2014 banned Jallikattu, traditionally held as part of the four-day Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu.
However, politicians of different parties pleaded with the Centre to amend the concerned law so that Jallikattu can be conducted while stars like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Simbu extended their support in favour of the sport.
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