Tamil Nadu CM Vijay shuts over 700 govt-run TASMAC liquor stores near schools, bus stops

The closure has been ordered for only Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation-operated (TASMAC) liquor shops. Follow Tamil Nadu news live updates

This action is among the first orders by actor-turned politician Vijay after taking oath as chief minister on Sunday, May 10. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), won 108 seats in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu election and formed government with the support of a several other winning parties, who helped him reach the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member assembly.

Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay has issued orders for the closure of 717 liquor shops located within 500 meters of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stations, the government said on Tuesday.