Tamil Nadu CM, Deputy CM flag off jallikattu at Alanganallur Updated: Updated: January 17, 2021 01:00 IST Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said that it was the AIADMK government that ensured the jallikattu events were held, despite facing several hurdles Share Article AAA total of 84 bulls participated in the first round of the event. Players were allowed in batches of 75 after clearing medical check-up | Photo Credit: G. Moorthy Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said that it was the AIADMK government that ensured the jallikattu events were held, despite facing several hurdles Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam flagged off the jallikattu in Alanganallur in Madurai on Saturday morning, amid COVID-19 safety protocols.