India bans 3,500 yr old Tamil cultural sports

[manlion]

obnoxious how they ban the Jallikattu tradition in Tamil Nadu

Tamils are a very ancient people and this ancient sport of Jallikatu goes way back, before the Spanish started their famous bull fights




3500 yr old jallikattu rock painting in Tamilnadu

SC bans Jallikattu bull fights in Tamil Nadu - The Times of India

Bandh against SC ban on Jallikattu | Tamil Nadu news # 51354

 

[Chola warrior]

They touch core sentiment of Tamils and if we protest then they will brand as anti-nationals.
Ban poultry, KFC, MCD, Lambs everything then talk about animal cruelty stupid people.

 

[harpoon]

They touch core sentiment of Tamils and if we protest then they will brand as anti-nationals.
Ban poultry, KFC, MCD, Lambs everything then talk about animal cruelty stupid people.

Challenge it in Courts....Nobody is objecting it.

 

[janon]

The fact that it is an ancient practice is not a valid point of discussion, and holds no importance whatsoever in the legal system. Many ancient practices have been banned by law - sati, untouchability, temple entry restrictions etc.

So instead of harping on the "3500 years" bit, explain why the SC was wrong in its judgement (if you think it was), on its own merit.

 

[Indischer]

There go the people again who think that anything old is automatically gold.

 

[acetophenol]

Jallikatu must be allowed to conduct under supervision of officials who make sure that the animals are not abused like putting chillipowder in eyes,giving alcohol etc.

 

[Vinod2070]

I don't see most people in India or Tamil Nadu having issues with this ban.

Not every ancient custom is worth continuing.

 

[abjktu]

They touch core sentiment of Tamils and if we protest then they will brand as anti-nationals.
Ban poultry, KFC, MCD, Lambs everything then talk about animal cruelty stupid people.

you can't expect pro Tamilnadu judgements every time...

 

[janon]

Jallikatu must be allowed to conduct under supervision of officials who make sure that the animals are not abused like putting chillipowder in eyes,giving alcohol etc.

If they make it a fair fight between a bull and a human, who do you think will win every time?

 

[acetophenol]

If they make it a fair fight between a bull and a human, who do you think will win every time?

A trained man!

 

[wolfschanzze]

I dont understand what is wrong in it continuing it?The spanish bull fights kill the bulls, here they merely ride the bull, If rodeo is not hurting animals then jallikatu is not gonna hurt any animal either.Why two double standards? PETA and crusaders in overdrive to ban ancient indian traditions.While they turn other way when it comes to rodeos,bullfighting or bull races in pamplona spain.

 

[third eye]

obnoxious how they ban the Jallikattu tradition in Tamil Nadu

Tamils are a very ancient people and this ancient sport of Jallikatu goes way back, before the Spanish started their famous bull fights




3500 yr old jallikattu rock painting in Tamilnadu

SC bans Jallikattu bull fights in Tamil Nadu - The Times of India

Bandh against SC ban on Jallikattu | Tamil Nadu news # 51354

Firstly, its not the Govt of India but the Supreme Court of India that has banned this sport. Someone felt aggrieved to see animals in this manner hence appealed. The court heard both sides & ruled.

There is room for appeal should anyone feel so.

Just because something is ancient it does not mean it must be allowed forever. Sati was an ancient custom which has been done away & is a crime.

Similarly, courts have ruled against use of animals in circuses .

Whats ' obnoxious ' about a court ruling that can be appealed against ?

 

[AUSTERLITZ]

This should be allowed under supervision if possible.

 

[third eye]

This should be allowed under supervision if possible.

Ideally ..Yes.

In our context supervision is a relative word , a window for slipping through. There is no one who can Police the Police.

 

[Indian Tiger]

Jallikattu must be allowed, it's our tradition for thousands of years... If you want to stop harassing animals, ask the court to ban non-vegetarian all over India. Do these people have guts, who are asking to ban jallikattu??