Tamil Nadu orders closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets
The Tamil Nadu government directed the shutdown of 717 state‑run TASMAC liquor retail outlets across the state. The ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by Vijay, said the move was a major liquor policy intervention by the newly elected administration. According to The Hindu, the highest number of closures were in the Madurai region (290 outlets), followed by the Coimbatore region (179
The Tamil Nadu government ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor retail outlets across the state. The ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by Vijay, described the action as a major liquor policy intervention by the newly elected administration.
The Hindu reported that the highest number of closed shops were in the Madurai region (290), followed by the Coimbatore region (179). TimesNowNews.com added that the outlets ordered to close were operating near places of worship, educational institutions and bus stands, and that the closures were to be implemented within the next two weeks.
TimesNowNews.com also noted that the party made regulation of liquor sales a key poll issue during the Assembly election campaign and repeatedly accused previous governments of prioritising liquor revenue over public health, family welfare and social stability.
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