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Which state has granted permission to hold Jallikattu event with certain restrictions amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic?

Which state has granted permission to hold Jallikattu event with certain restrictions amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic? Correct Answer Tamil Nadu

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

  • The Tamil Nadu government has granted permission to hold Jallikattu event with certain restrictions amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
  • According to the guidelines issued by the Tamil government, the number of players cannot be more than 150 at an event and COVID-19 negative certificate has been made mandatory for all players.
  • The festival is celebrated on Mattu Pongal.
  • Jallikkattu is a traditional bull-taming sport in the state.
  • In 2014, the Supreme Court had banned the event following an appeal by the Animal Welfare Board of India and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
  • Later, the top court ban was lifted in January 2017 with an amendment to the law.
  • Tamil Nadu:
    • Chief Minister - Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
    • Governor - Banwarilal Purohit.
    • Lok Sabha seats - 39.
    • Rajya Sabha seats - 18.

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