Swift move by Modi restored pride to Tamil Nadu: BJP

Chennai: The jallikattu row has turned the spotlight on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. For the saffron party here he has emerged as a champion of Tamil pride. His proper guidance has helped to restore the jallikattu, say party leaders.

Though initially he was faulted by the opposition for not ensuring Jallikattu and targeted in the social media too after he tweeted his Pongal greetings, his intervention after Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam called on him turned things in favour of Tamil Nadu and Jallikattu is set to stage a comeback, says a senior leader in the BJP.

As though in affirmation of his commitment to the progress of Tamil Nadu, Mr Modi said he would always work to ensure the state scales new avenues of progress. A day after the Centre cleared the jallikattu ordinance, the Prime Minister said all efforts were being made to fulfill the cultural aspirations of the people of Tamil Nadu.“We are very proud of the rich culture of Tamil Nadu. All efforts are being made to fulfill the cultural aspirations of Tamil people,” he said in another tweet.