CHENNAI: The Jallukattu agitation has emerged as a symbol of Tamil unity and pride.
Protests have been taking place in many parts of the city since Monday in a peaceful manner.
People belonging to every faith are protesting against the ban on the popular and ancient bull-taming sport by the Supreme Court.
Muslims too come out in support of it with every Tamilians. Pictures on social media show Muslims offering Prayers (Namaz) behind the protest which give you an idea about how united Muslims and Hindus.
Not a single incident of violence has been reported. Not even single instance of misbehavior was reported despite so many young girls camping at protest venue which is worthy of praise.
But a senior BJP functionary from the saffron party is not so happy with the unity and therefore tweeted allegedly to communalise the movement by blaming Muslims for the death of a student.
H Raja, whose Twitter bio says he’s a National Secretary of the BJP, wrote:
“Student Vignesh vasudevan was brutally attacked by Muslims participating in Jallikattu agitation for holding National flag. I condemn this.”
Student Vignesh vasudevan was brutally attacked by muslims participating in Jallikattu agitation for holding National flag. I condemn this .
— H Raja (@HRajaBJP) January 20, 2017
Don't try to cheat anybody. Will all these people swear that they will not eat beef henceforth https://t.co/8WjpItP2Jc
— H Raja (@HRajaBJP) January 20, 2017
His multiple hateful tweets evoked unprecedented reactions from social media users. Tamilians shuts him up and replied him with Muslim contribution to Jallukattu protest.
They condemned the politician for communalising the agitation.
https://twitter.com/bhuvaneshsekar/status/822279977366261760
Muslims while beating up the protestors in Vellore. Exhibit 2. pic.twitter.com/BjrjRnyfEE
— Rosé Saint Laurent 🌹 (@ChaengCorner) January 20, 2017
see this, don't you feel shame to provoke religious Riots? This not north India, we Tamils we respect all religions #Jallikattu pic.twitter.com/3UbD4nkz8r
— வீரத்தமிழன் (@VeeraTamizhan2) January 20, 2017
no words. See our unity. It's stronger. pic.twitter.com/rwTqmLPAyJ
— Balaji Natarajan (@N_Bala1106) January 20, 2017
@bilal_motorwala @HRajaBJP
Shame on u @HRajaBJP .— Chulbul Pandey (@chulbul799) January 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/therajasekar/status/822310034226843648
Mr.Raja U R always Trying to Separate Muslims From TN.. We R Youngsters We know the Fact of #Rss #KullaNari Get out of this #Shit
— MustaqAhamed_S (@Mustaqsa) January 20, 2017
all are protest with one point dont try to separate them. Already you are failed. If you dare goto merina try this there
— கோமாளி சைமன் (@tradewith300) January 20, 2017
This man – @HRajaBJP is trying to spread communal hatred and tension. This is the character of RSS and BJP. Hate Mongers. Shame on you.
— 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐚 ✰❃ (@Simply_Krishna) January 20, 2017
Superstar Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay and double Oscar-winning composer A.R Rahman to express solidarity with youngsters protesting.
Support in favour of Jallikattu has also come from neighboring industries.
On Friday, all theatres across Tamil Nadu remain closed in support of the movement.
