Tamil Nadu CM Met PM Modi Today

Tamil Nadu CM Met PM Modi Today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today seeking the lift Jallikattu ban and end the massive protest. Prime Minister said it was imposed by SC and it has come up for discussion. He said Centre would be supportive of the steps taken by the State Government. He assured assistance to the state to address the drought situation. The team will be deputed to Tamil Nadu shortly regarding it.

The ban imposed on Jallikattu by the Supreme Court came up for discussion.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2017

While appreciating the cultural significance of Jallikattu, the Prime Minister observed that the matter is presently sub-judice.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2017

While appreciating the cultural significance of Jallikattu, the Prime Minister observed that the matter is presently sub-judice.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2017

PM @narendramodi assured CM Paneerselvam that all possible assistance would be provided to the State to address the drought situation.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2017

A central team would be deputed to Tamil Nadu shortly.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2017

Union Government will support steps taken by state on Jallikattu - PM Modi.

— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) January 19, 2017

The protest in Tamil Nadu is becoming much stronger than ever. As a fourth day youngsters and students are still continuing their protest in Alanganallur and Marina beach. The protest broke out in several places across the state including Coimbatore, Erode, Theni and other regions. Various film and other field celebrities give voice for the protest and some were directly involved in the protest.

In practical, it is said the Center cannot take legal action currently and said it will support the action taken by the state. Now it is time for state government to take necessary steps to support Jallikattu. 

Tamil Nadu CM Met PM Modi Today