Nammakal (Tamil Nadu): AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced providing Rs 10 lakh relief to bull tamers who die while embracing the animals in the Jallikattu arena, when his party comes to power.
Also, insurance cover will be provided on behalf of the state government to the tamers and bulls registered for the popular bull taming sport of Tamil Nadu, he said after inaugurating the Jallikattu event at Salapalayam in the district.
Palaniswami, who earlier administered the pledge to the participating tamers not to hurt the bulls while trying to embrace them, said the traditional bull taming sport of Jallikattu was a symbol of Tamil Nadu’s culture.
