Question: Jallikattu is typically practiced in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu as a part of … celebrations on Mattu Pongal day.
(a) Pongal
(b) Navratri
(c) Onam
(d) Holi
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- In a bid to defuse the swelling street protests, Tamil Nadu government on 20th January, 2017 said it will issue an ordinance to ensure the conduct of Jallikattu sport.
- After discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and consultations with legal experts, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam announced today that the state government will amend a Central act on Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960) to allow conduct of Jallikattu in the state with Centre’s backing.
- The Centre would be supportive of steps taken by the State Government as a result of the meeting between Mr. Panneerselvam and Mr. Modi..
- He urged protestors across the state to withdraw their agitation following the likelihood of the bull taming sport to be held in a day or two.
- Mr. Panneerselvam, who stayed back in Delhi yesterday to discuss the matter with legal experts and government officials, said the draft ordinance has been prepared and sent to the Union Home Ministry today, and after Centre’s approval, it will be sent for Presidential assent.
- It was also decided to issue an ordinance to make this amendment. Under the Constitution of India, this draft ordinance has to be sent to Union Home Ministry and on Centre’s recommendation it has to be sent to the President for his approval.
- After securing a Presidential order, Tamil Nadu Governor can issue an ordinance on the matter.
Reference:
http://www.ptinews.com/news/8311499_TN-to-issue-ordinance-to-ensure-conduct-of-Jallikattu.html
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/tn-to-issue-ordinance-to-ensure-conduct-of-jallikattu/1/861959.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jallikattu