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Early protests
Villages of Alanganallur protested at 'Vaadi Vaasal', the Arena; in defiance of the ban. -
Protests erupt at nearby districts
The protest erupted around the state including Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Nagercoil, Thiruchrapalli, Puducherry. On 19 January, many volunteer groups and individuals once again gathered at the Marina beach for overnight protests -
Protests intensifies: day and night
On 19 January, many volunteer groups and individuals once again gathered at the Marina beach for overnight protests -
O Paneerselvam pressurises Modi
Deputy Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O.Paneerselvam met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and pushed for an ordinance. With no sign of protests relenting the center suggested ordinance by Tamil Nadu Government. On 20 January, The draft ordinance was approved by Home, Environmental and Cultural Ministry. -
Protestors echo 'permanent solution'
On 21 January, the protests still continue demanding a permanent solution. -
Government tries to overrule protestors
The government tried to conduct the sport despite the opposition from the local people in Alanganallur and other parts of Tamil Nadu who demanded a permanent resolution that can ensure jallikattu for generations to come. The protesters had successfully blocked the sport from being conducted as a Government festival -
Police intervention
With protesters refusing to budge, police began early morning forceful evictions, moving people by hand and also employing batons -
A promised bill
The majority of student protestors in Chennai decided to call off their protest after a dialogue with police and a district court judge, viewing the Tamil Nadu ordinance and planned law as a victory, but promised to restart it if there was no permanent solution for jallikattu by 1 February.