Chennai: As supporters of jallikattu throng Marina Beach in Chennai, several celebrities including A.R Rahman voiced support for the cultural sport.
Rahman said he will go on a one-day fast on Friday to support the spirit of Tamil Nadu. Former world chess champion Vishwanathan Anand said jallikattu is a cultural sport, respect it, and according to Sri Sri Ravishankar, jallikattu is an integral part of Pongal.
DMK chief M.K Stalin requested Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O.Paneerselvam to call an all-party meeting to discuss the issue of jallikattu ban.
