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Recently, during the three-day Jallikattu event in Madurai, a bull tamer lost his life, and 75 participants sustained injuries.
Animal Welfare Board of India Vs A. Nagaraja Case (2014)
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| Arguments For Jallikattu | Arguments Against Jallikattu |
| Cultural Significance: Integral to Tamil Nadu’s heritage and celebrated during the Pongal harvest festival. | Animal Cruelty: Causes unnecessary pain, suffering, and stress to bulls, violating animal welfare laws. |
| Community Involvement: Fosters community spirit, engages rural participation, and strengthens traditions. | Safety Concerns: Risks to human lives and injuries to both tamers and spectators during the event. |
| Economic Role: Supports the rural economy by sustaining native cattle breeds like Pulikulam. | Violation of Rights: Breaches animal rights to dignity and freedom from cruelty, as per Article 21. |
| Breed Preservation: Protects indigenous breeds, ensuring their survival and agricultural utility. | Global Criticism: Faces opposition from animal welfare groups citing inhumane practices. |
| Legal Backing: Tamil Nadu amended laws to ensure compliance with constitutional provisions. | Ethical Concerns: Questions the justification of animal exploitation for entertainment and sport. |
| Sport/Festival | State | Description | Occasion/Festival |
| Kambala | Karnataka | Traditional buffalo race held in water-filled paddy fields. | Harvest festivals |
| Bullock Cart Racing | Maharashtra, Punjab | Bullock carts race against each other in rural fairs and festivals. | Rural fairs and festivals |
| Cockfighting | Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu | Traditional rooster fights held during festive celebrations. | Sankranti |
| Camel Racing | Rajasthan | Camel races showcasing speed and endurance, often during cultural fairs. | Pushkar Fair and other cultural events |
| Dhirio | Goa | Traditional bullfighting sport conducted in rural areas. | Local rural culture |
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January 16, 2025
