BJP leader Raghurama Krishnamraju, who had challenged the cockfight ban order of Hyderabad High Court in Supreme Court, inaugurated a fight in Bheemavaram in West Godavari district. Citing cockfights as a part of Telugu culture, Raju said that it was a rural sport being organized for centuries during Sankranti and the apex court should understand it.
Not only the politicians but the event witnessed punters including businessmen and NRIs visiting their homes for the festival betting crores on the fight at several places.
The Hyderabad High Court on December 26 last year had upheld the ban on cockfights and directed the Andhra Pradesh Police not to allow it.
On 6 January this year, the Supreme Court also upheld the ban on ‘cock-fighting’ in Andhra Pradesh which is said to be conducted illegally in the state.
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(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:english.v6news.tv)
