In Pune, bullock-cart races are regularly held in Bhosari, Khed and the adjoining rural areas. These events are also a key feature of the Pune Festival organized during the Ganapati festival. The organizers have justified these races on the grounds that they are being held for over 300 years as a tradition and often attract large number of people, generate revenue for the state and provide enjoyment to participants. They had also argued that the sport could be regulated but not banned, citing the Tamil Nadu Regulation of Jallikattu (TNRJ)