Obseervers say the groundswell of support for Jallikattu that cut across caste and religion is baffling. Protests against the ban were the immediate trigger, these analysts say, for simmering anger and frustration over many other issues, especially among the youth. ALSO READ | Tamil Nadu: 2 dead, 28 injured during Jallikattu; 1 dead in protestsThe Marina protests saw people discussing how to take the Jallikattu movement forward to address these other issues. However, voters in Tamil Nadu see the political class as mired in corruption and nepotism, as per surveys during last year’s assembly election. As of March 2016, Tamil Nadu topped all states in gross fiscal deficit.

Source: Mint January 22, 2017 21:35 UTC