Jallikattu: DMK to launch state-wide 'rail roko' agitation

January 20, 2017 09:15

As protests over the ban on bull-taming sport, Jallikattu continue to keep Tamil Nadu on the edge, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Friday announced a state-wide 'rail roko agitation' where they will create a massive blockade around the state's railway stations.

Party's Working President M K Stalin will protest at the Mambalam Railway Station and MP Kanimozhi will hold the protest at Chennai's Egmore railway station in support of Jallikattu.

Around a lakh of youth have gathered to protest at Chennai's Marina Beach and also across the state.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India on Thursday said that it may take the legal route if the Centre brings an ordinance to enable the conduct of Jallikattu.

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