AIADMK chief and Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa at the AIADMK headquarters in Chennai waving to to euphoric party workers.

Yesterday Jayalalithaa sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an ordinance for facilitating the conduct of jallikattu, the traditional bull-taming sport in the state during Pongal festival. "The Supreme Court has granted interim stay of the Centre's notification. Considering the urgency of the issue, I strongly reiterate my request to the Government to promulgate an ordinance forthwith to enable the conduct of jallikattu," she said in the letter.

"On behalf of the people of Tamil Nadu, I urge you to take immediate action," said Jayalalithaa.

With the Pongal festivities beginning January 14, people in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu have made preparations and are eagerly looking forward to the nod for the bull sport.

"It is very important that the sentiments of the people of Tamil Nadu, who have a deep attachment to the conduct of the traditional event, are respected," she said.

Reminding Modi that she had written to him on December 22, seeking the promulgation of an ordinance, she said the environment ministry had issued a notification enabling the conduct of the traditional sport.