2017 pro-Jallikattu protests in Tamil Nadu
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The 2017 pro-Jallikattu protests in Tamil Nadu were a massive, largely youth-led, statewide movement demanding the restoration of the traditional bull-taming sport as a symbol of Tamil culture and identity, while opposing its ban on animal-cruelty grounds.
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| 2017 pro-Jallikattu protests in Tamil Nadu canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: 2017 pro-Jallikattu protests in Tamil Nadu Context triple: [Jallikattu, triggered, 2017 pro-Jallikattu protests in Tamil Nadu]
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Telangana movement
The Telangana movement was a decades-long political and social struggle advocating for a separate state for the Telangana region, ultimately leading to the formation of Telangana as India’s 29th state in 2014.
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Narmada Bachao Andolan
Narmada Bachao Andolan is an Indian social movement and advocacy group known for its long-standing campaign against large dams on the Narmada River, highlighting their environmental and social impacts on displaced communities.
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Dantewada attacks
The Dantewada attacks were a series of deadly assaults by Maoist insurgents in Chhattisgarh, India, that highlighted the intensity and scale of the Naxalite–Maoist conflict.
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Assam Movement
The Assam Movement was a mass political agitation in the Indian state of Assam (late 1970s–1980s) led largely by Assamese organizations to demand the detection and deportation of undocumented immigrants and protect the region’s demographic and cultural identity.
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Hyderabad Police Action
Hyderabad Police Action was the 1948 Indian military operation that ended the rule of the Nizam and integrated the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: 2017 pro-Jallikattu protests in Tamil Nadu Target entity description: The 2017 pro-Jallikattu protests in Tamil Nadu were a massive, largely youth-led, statewide movement demanding the restoration of the traditional bull-taming sport as a symbol of Tamil culture and identity, while opposing its ban on animal-cruelty grounds.
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A.
Telangana movement
The Telangana movement was a decades-long political and social struggle advocating for a separate state for the Telangana region, ultimately leading to the formation of Telangana as India’s 29th state in 2014.
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B.
Narmada Bachao Andolan
Narmada Bachao Andolan is an Indian social movement and advocacy group known for its long-standing campaign against large dams on the Narmada River, highlighting their environmental and social impacts on displaced communities.
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C.
Dantewada attacks
The Dantewada attacks were a series of deadly assaults by Maoist insurgents in Chhattisgarh, India, that highlighted the intensity and scale of the Naxalite–Maoist conflict.
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D.
Assam Movement
The Assam Movement was a mass political agitation in the Indian state of Assam (late 1970s–1980s) led largely by Assamese organizations to demand the detection and deportation of undocumented immigrants and protect the region’s demographic and cultural identity.
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E.
Hyderabad Police Action
Hyderabad Police Action was the 1948 Indian military operation that ended the rule of the Nizam and integrated the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (86)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
demonstration
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protest movement ⓘ |
| characteristic |
display of Tamil nationalist sentiments
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largely leaderless movement ⓘ non-violent in its initial phase ⓘ organized through social media ⓘ statewide participation ⓘ use of social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp for mobilization ⓘ youth-led ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| endTime | January 2017 ⓘ |
| followedBy | subsequent annual Jallikattu events under new regulations ⓘ |
| goal |
amendment of laws to permit Jallikattu
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protection of Tamil cultural practices ⓘ revocation of Supreme Court ban on Jallikattu ⓘ |
| hasCause |
Supreme Court of India ban on Jallikattu
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animal cruelty concerns raised by animal rights groups ⓘ demand to protect Tamil culture ⓘ demand to protect traditional rural sport Jallikattu ⓘ perceived attack on Tamil identity ⓘ |
| hashtag |
#BanPETA
NERFINISHED
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#JusticeForJallikattu ⓘ #WeNeedJallikattu ⓘ |
| location | Tamil Nadu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainPlace |
Ariyalur
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Chennai NERFINISHED ⓘ Coimbatore NERFINISHED ⓘ Cuddalore NERFINISHED ⓘ Dharmapuri NERFINISHED ⓘ Dindigul NERFINISHED ⓘ Erode NERFINISHED ⓘ Kanchipuram NERFINISHED ⓘ Kanyakumari NERFINISHED ⓘ Karur NERFINISHED ⓘ Krishnagiri NERFINISHED ⓘ Madurai NERFINISHED ⓘ Marina Beach, Chennai NERFINISHED ⓘ Nagapattinam NERFINISHED ⓘ Namakkal NERFINISHED ⓘ Perambalur NERFINISHED ⓘ Pudukkottai NERFINISHED ⓘ Ramanathapuram NERFINISHED ⓘ Salem NERFINISHED ⓘ Sivaganga NERFINISHED ⓘ Thanjavur NERFINISHED ⓘ The Nilgiris NERFINISHED ⓘ Thoothukudi NERFINISHED ⓘ Tiruchirappalli NERFINISHED ⓘ Tirunelveli NERFINISHED ⓘ Tiruppur NERFINISHED ⓘ Tiruvallur NERFINISHED ⓘ Vellore NERFINISHED ⓘ Villupuram NERFINISHED ⓘ Virudhunagar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Jallikattu
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Tamil cultural rights ⓘ animal rights law ⓘ |
| notableAspect |
mass gatherings at Marina Beach estimated in hundreds of thousands of people
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minimal visible role of established political parties in early phase ⓘ |
| opposedBy |
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India
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animal rights activists ⓘ |
| organizer |
informal student groups
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largely self-organized volunteers ⓘ |
| participant |
IT professionals
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Tamil diaspora supporters ⓘ college students ⓘ farmers ⓘ general public ⓘ students ⓘ youth ⓘ |
| partOf | history of social movements in Tamil Nadu ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
NERFINISHED
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Supreme Court of India judgment on Jallikattu ⓘ Tamil nationalism ⓘ bull-taming sport Jallikattu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| result |
Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a bill amending the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act in its application to the state
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Tamil Nadu government passed an ordinance to allow Jallikattu NERFINISHED ⓘ increased political focus on Tamil identity issues ⓘ resumption of Jallikattu events in Tamil Nadu ⓘ |
| significantEvent |
clashes between protesters and police at end of protests
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large-scale occupation of Marina Beach in Chennai ⓘ statewide student strikes ⓘ |
| slogan |
Ban PETA
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Save our culture ⓘ We want Jallikattu ⓘ |
| startTime | January 2017 ⓘ |
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