Tamil Nadu Congress chief Su Thirunavukkarasar today said he will seek support of all state MPs including Congress MPs from other states for amendment of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, if the Bill is tabled in the upcoming session of Parliament.
Speaking to reporters after meeting President Pranab Mukherjee, he said, "If the amendment bill is tabled in the upcoming session of Parliament, TNCC will hold consultations with MPs of all political parties in Tamil Nadu and our MPs from other states and seek their support for amendment to remove 'Bulls' from list of performing animals in the Act."
Thirunavukkarasar met the President seeking his intervention in finding a permanent solution to Jallikattu issue through an amendment in Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
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"We apprised the President about the developments in the state because of the protests demanding permanent solution, besides focussing on Cauvery and drought issue," he said.
Commenting about the law and order situation in the state, the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President said the State government should inquire into the issue and find out who all were behind the break out of violence.
On BJP MP Subramanian Swamy's remarks on protesters, Thirunavukkarasar said the BJP leader makes both "sensible and such careless statements".
"However, regarding his recent remarks on protesters, on behalf of TNCC I strongly condemn it," he said.
In the memorandum submitted to the President, the Congress leader also demanded immediate intervention for the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen and their boats from Sri Lankan Navy.
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